Versailles was made the capital of France by King Louis XIV in 1682 and remained the capital (except for a short time) until 1789 when it was moved back to Paris. The beautiful palace of Versailles included an opulent 241-foot-long Hall of Mirrors. When a visitor approached the king, he had to curtsy every five steps as he walked the entire distance to meet the king sitting on his dazzling silver throne!
Foreign emissaries to France submitted to that humiliating ritual to court the French monarchs favor toward their country. By contrast, our God, the King of kings, invites His people to come to His throne freely. We can come to Him anytimeno advance appointments and no bowing required!
How grateful we should be that our heavenly Father is so much more inviting! Through [Christ] we . . . have access by one Spirit to the Father (Eph. 2:18). Because of this, the writer of Hebrews urges us to come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need (Heb. 4:16).
Have you responded to Gods open invitation? Come in awe and gratitude, for the God of this universe is willing to hear your petitions anytime.
Dawning
The dawning comes, and I awake
to see the dew’d grass gleam
in soft morning light it seems
as I walk, beside this old lake
The scent of this day is but awakening
yet, I detect the smell of beginning day
bacon and coffee fresh, and home I stray
as cardinals welcome with their singing
Cool air, with the touch of life
energizes me and I feel so alive
my day lift, to new levels it strives
and for the moment, I’m free of strife