We Can Approach The King

Let us approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (Hebrews 4:16)

Eastern kings were secluded, and surrounded themselves with impassable barriers. It was very difficult for even their most loyal subjects to approach them.

You remember Esther, who, though the monarch was her husband, took her life in her hand when she presented herself before the king Ahasuerus, because there was a commandment that none should come to the king unless they were called, at peril of their lives.

This isn’t the case with Christ, the King of kings. His court is far more splendid; his person is far more worshipful; but you may draw near to him at all times without fear or hindrance.

He has set no guard around his palace gate. The door of his house of mercy is set wide open, and above it is written, “Everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.” (Matt 7:8)

- C.H. Spurgeon