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Red Tape
January 29, 2013

The expression “red tape” describes the annoying way that bureaucracy prevents things from getting done. Originally, the phrase referred to the common practice of binding official documents with red ribbon. In the early 1800s, the term was popularized by the writings of Scottish historian Thomas Carlyle, who was protesting governmental foot-dragging. Following the American Civil War, the problem of “red tape” resurfaced as war veterans struggled to receive their benefits. The term denotes frustration and disappointment because of the burdensome hurdles it erects to accomplishing goals.

Bureaucratic red tape is almost legendary, but there is one place in the universe where it’s never an issue—the throne of God. In Romans 5:2, Paul speaks of Christ, “through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand.” When our hearts are broken or our lives are troubled, there is no red tape hindering our access to God. Jesus Christ has paved the way so that we can have access to enter boldly into the presence of the King of heaven (Heb. 4:16).

Remember, when your heart is hurting, you don’t have to cut through a lot of red tape to present your needs to God. Through Christ, we have full and immediate access.

Thank You, Father, that access to Your throne
has been secured for us by Jesus Christ. We
know that You will not ignore us. Thank You for
the confidence we can have that You care.

God’s throne is always accessible to His children.

Read: Romans 5:1-8

Through [Jesus] also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. —Romans 5:2

Bible in a Year:
Exodus 21-22; Matthew 19

~Good Morning To Amy's Place~

It's already a windy 70 degrees here.. Rain is a
welcome possibility later this afternoon..
I Wish You A Good Tuesday

“Thank You, Father, that access to Your throne
has been secured for us by Jesus Christ. We
know that You will not ignore us. Thank You for
the confidence we can have that You care.
God’s throne is always accessible to His children”
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When I was a child, and very afraid of my Daddy, I would run and hide when I did something to displease him. He was harsh. (in my thinking.) I was convinced he did not love me. These feeling changed little as an adult. It was unfortunate.

Often we project these feelings on our mistakes as adults, and just know God is displeased with something we did or didn't do. When we spend time reading His Word we are to believe His Word and follow it. Clearly the Scriptures tell us what to do, and demonstrates it through out the entire Scripture. Let us remember first and foremost God loves us and has a plan and purpose for our life.

How wonderful is that!