Bible Verse of the Day Wednesday September 13th, 2023

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

Science researchers say that the Milky Way in which our planet exists is nestled among over one hundred billion stars. They further claim that there could be more than a hundred billion other galaxies, billions of which may include other planets. In our night skies we see the moon and stars that is said to be just a drop in the bucket in the vastness we call the universe. I do not know how accurate these figures are, it could be just estimates from folks that study that branch of science. It is somewhat mind-blowing to try to imagine the vastness of it all. However, whatever the true facts of what the vastness of this little ball we exist on is, one thing we know for sure, it all came about through the Words of almighty God (Job 37:14).

The incredible part of the vastness of space is the one that created it; our God (Matthew 28:18) cares about you and me and will never leave or forsake us. The fact that the most powerful force in the universe cares about every step we take is mind-blowing. When we are weak, He is strong; when we get to the point when we don't think we can take another step, He is there to guide our way. Our Verse of the Day tells us that we can always find love, grace, forgiveness, and mercy at His throne. The most amazing part of this entire blessing is we cannot do anything to receive this miracle, and we do not have to do anything. There are some who foolishly attempt to do some good works or deeds to garner His love and attention. He has a message for those who try to enter His Kingdom by the back door of self-fulfillment.

Matthew 7:21-23 21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and, in your name, perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’

One last verse that brings the entire story together.

Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.