Mercy Seat
Lamentations 3:22, “It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.”
Welcome friends! Thankful to be able to come again today and share a little insight on things we may forget about; some things that could help us in our journey through this life. In this post today, the title says Mercy Seat; and the meaning behind it takes us way back to the historic one. The first mercy seat was on the Ark of the Covenant; like a lid, but not; it was where the blood of sacrifices was placed by the high priest. But, when Jesus died for our sins, He replaced that lid/seat, with His own blood, taking our place, giving us a direct access to God. Our sins are now forgiven as soon as we accept Christ as our savior, so, ask forgiveness and allow Him to come in. The mercy seat now is that quiet, reverent, solitary moment we connect with God through prayer and conversations with Him. We can now approach that throne of grace, the mercy seat, with confidence to enable us to receive mercy and grace in times of need. We have been given a seat of communion with; a dwelling place with; the one who can give us rest, peace, acceptance, love, mercy and grace. The mercy seat went from a throne of judgement to a throne of grace! We achieve this through our faith in Jesus Christ! We can continue to abide in the mercy seat of God by repenting, trusting, obeying, praying, seeking Him daily in all we do, sharing with others His message, and relying on Him in everything. So today, as you start your day, take a moment and go to the mercy seat; connect with God, accept His promises and thank Him for all the mercy and grace you have been given during your journey in life! Take a seat with God within the Mercy Seat!
Scriptures:
Read: Hebrews 4:16, Romans 3:23-25, Exodus 25:22, Titus 3;5, James 2:12-14, Exodus 20:6, 2 Peter 3:9, Matthew 5:7, Micah 6:8, I Peter 2:21, Matthew 6:14, I John 4:10, Psalms 51:1, Psalms 86:4-7,15, Lamentations 3:22-26, Jonah 4:2
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank you for the knowledge of how the mercy seat came into being; how the significance of it brings us to a deeper relationship with you. Thank you, Father, for showing us daily that we can come to you just as we are, not as perfect, but perfectly made to be yours. Help us Father, to come to you whenever we are in need as well as when we just need to be lifted into your presence. Thank you, Father for your son who gave His life for our sins, and making a way for us to commune with you. Amen.