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October 11, 2026

One of the most jaw-dropping passages in all of Scripture is found in

Hebrews 4:16

If you've spent any time in the book of Revelation, you know that God's throne is a place of holiness and magnificence.

The idea of being able to approach it boldly is hard for a lot of less-than-perfect people to wrap their heads around.

Our enemy, the devel, is aware of that, He uses our struggles with "imposter syndrome" to his advantage.

He tries to put distance between us and our heavenly Father by making us feel unworthy to approach Him.

He wants to rob us of the boldness that the author of Hebrews talked about.

Those who already struggle with feelings of unworthiness are easy marks for him.

So how do we overcome the devil and his tactics?

In the book of Revelation, we are introduced to a group of believers who are able to do just that: "And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. And they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die (Revelation 12:11)

They have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb.

The next time the devil tempts you to think that you're not worthy to approach God, here's what I advise: Agree with him wholeheartedly.

Say, "you're right. I'm not worthy to approach God.

I never was worthy to approach God.

I never will be worthy to approach God.

My access to God's presence is not based on my worthiness; it is based on what Christ did for me on the cross.

He is worthy and because of Him I am accepted and can come boldly to God."

Sometimes we get into the mentality as Christians that if we are doing well spiritually, then we can approach God in prayer.

If, say, we get up in the morning, read four chapters from the Bible, give thanks for our meals, and share our faith with someone, then we think we can approach God.

But if the next day we sleep in and don't read our Bible, if we forget to say grace over our meals and don't share our faith, then we think we're not worthy to approach Him.

But that's not the case, Those things are certainly important.

But your access to God is based on Christ, not on your spiritual performance.

If you've done well, then great. Approach God.

But if you've sinned, then approach God and say, "Lord, I have sinned. This, is why I need the blood of the Lamb."

The devil will always try to keep you away from the cross.

But the Holy Spirit will always bring you to it.

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