In the heart of our faith journey at Lakeview Christian Church of Portage Lakes lies the profound truth that we can approach the throne of God with confidence. This confidence is not rooted in our own deeds or merits but in the perfect fulfillment of Jesus Christ as the ultimate Messianic prophet. As Tyler eloquently shared, Jesus is greater than Moses and any other figure in history, uniquely qualified to intercede on our behalf.
The Role of Jesus as Our Advocate
Hebrews 4:14-16 beautifully captures this truth: “Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
Jesus, as our high priest, understands our struggles and weaknesses. He has walked the path of humanity, yet remained sinless, making Him the perfect advocate for us. Through His sacrifice, we are granted access to God’s grace, not by our own merit, but through His blood and power. This is the essence of grace—unearned, yet freely given.
The Life-Changing Power of Grace
This grace is life-changing. It is the best “lawyer” we could ever have, one we could never afford on our own. Yet, through grace, we have access to Him. This truth is foundational to our mission at Lakeview: “Be the Change as Jesus has changed us.” It is through Jesus’ transformative power that we are equipped to be His disciples, empowered to live out our faith with confidence.
Empowered to Be Disciples
As we embrace this truth, we are reminded that our power to be disciples comes from Jesus. It is His strength, His guidance, and His love that enable us to fulfill our mission. At Lakeview, we are committed to “Just 3”: Study, Share, and Serve. Through studying God’s Word, sharing His love with others, and serving our community, we live out the change that Jesus has wrought in us.
Conclusion
Let us hold fast to this confidence, knowing that Jesus is our advocate, our high priest, and our source of strength. As we approach the throne of grace, may we do so with hearts full of gratitude and lives committed to being the change in our world. Through Jesus, we have the power to transform lives, starting with our own, and extending to those around us.
