Re: POWER of PRAYER- No Matter Which Faith You Follow=GOD is With You
Enter with Boldness
Hebrews contains an incredible promise. It says God's door is always open to us, giving us total access to the Father. "Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which he consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, his flesh, and having a High Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water" (Hebrews 10:19-22, NKJV).
A few verses later, we are warned that the day of the Lord is fast approaching. "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the day approaching" (Hebrews 10:25). God is saying, "Even now, as the time of Christ's return draws closer, you must seek my face. It is time to go into your secret closet and get to know me."
Beloved, I believe we are already seeing these signs today. Our financial system is close to a total meltdown, violence and immorality are on the rise, and our society is pleasure-focused. False prophets or "angels of light" have deceived many with their doctrines of demons. At any time, we can expect to see the hour of tribulation, which will cause men's hearts to fail with fear.
Before all this happens, though, the writer of Hebrews says, "Don't let the truth slip away from you! Stay awake and alert. You have an open door into God's holy presence, so go into him with full assurance of faith, making your petitions known. Christ's blood has already made the way for you, and nothing stands between you and the Father."
What an assurance that we have every right to enter boldly into the holy of holies to receive all the help we need!
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I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people -- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4
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