Hebrews 4:16

Devotional Thoughts

By Carter Conlon

These are times when somebody, or perhaps many people, become aware of God’s willingness to restore and heal. They understand his willingness to take us, not in our strength, but in our weakness. After all, the Scriptures do not tell us to come to the throne of God when we are strong; rather, we are to come when we are weak. “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16).

The moment of spiritual awakening occurs when people begin to hear the Lord speaking: “I know your shepherds have led their people into powerlessness, having created a religious system around them to help prop up their error. And I know people have sinned and forgotten my ways, but I am still willing, one more time, to be merciful.”

God is calling out to men and women he wants to use for his glory. Remember, it does not take a multitude of people to change a nation. It does not take a hundred people to change your neighborhood — it takes only one who believes that God is willing to show mercy. However, if nobody steps forward, people who could have been spared will be lost. 

If you desire to be used of God in this hour, you must be willing to step forward in faith. “Without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him” (Hebrews 11:6).

Trust God for the ability to accomplish all he has called you to do. Even though you may feel like you have little to offer, bring what you have and believe that he will take it and change your generation. “I sought for a man!” (see Ezekiel 22:30) — God is looking for that one who will step out in boldness and be that voice that declares God’s mercy.