Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to give you an answer concerning this matter”. (Daniel 3:16)
In August 2006,  two Fox News Channel reporters – Steve Centanni and his cameraman Olaf Wiig were kidnapped in the Gaza (Palestine territories) and held for ransom. They were covering a story for Fox News. After a while, their captors said to the two men, that they would be released if they renounced Christianity and converted to Islam. Both men did precisely that and were promptly released.

To those who of us who follow the Lord closely, this is the defining moment.  Everyone knows what happens when you convert to another religion – you have rejected Christ. Even if they were to say decades later they only did it to be released, they have rejected Jesus Christ, the Author
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Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16 KJV)

The one True God of Heaven is merciful, loving, compassionate and accessible. He always was, is and will be to those who are called by His Name unto His special purposes.  Access to God is free and open 24/7, with the usual qualifier – you must be born-again. The very fact that the majority of western Christian are unaware of the access and authority we have as believers, testifies to weak church leadership. This does not change the facts on the ground.

John 1:12 informs directly that “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name”. In other words, when we believe, we receive. In addition, we not only receive but He gives us the right, the power, the dynamic authority to approach Him. On top of all of this, the Holy Spirit Who abides in those who believe and receive, shows us how to pray and interprets our weak words before sending them to  Heaven.  Therefore, we above all, have the authority to pray for boldness in our prayers and daily lives and in all we do. Hebrews 4:16 encourages the following:
–  We must be aware of our position, as Children of God. So now it is simple -come on in. This involves us being proactive in prayer. Reject passivity as most believers do, and just do something – walk forward. Brief and to the point…..

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