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  AN INVITATION TO COME BOLDLY BEFORE GOD
  by David Wilkerson
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Summary: David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of approaching God
boldly in prayer, armed with His promises and confidence in His
faithfulness.

Topics: "God's Promises", "Boldness in Prayer"
Scripture References: Matthew 7:7, Ephesians 3:12, Philippians 4:6, Hebrews 4:16, James 5:16

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David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of approaching God's throne
with boldness and confidence, as encouraged in Hebrews 4:16 and
Ephesians 3:12. He explains that effective prayer is rooted in a
steadfast mindset and fervency, which is based on God's promises rather
than mere emotions. Wilkerson urges believers to come prepared with
God's Word, reminding Him of His promises, and to make specific
requests, as God invites us to do so. He challenges the notion that
seeking God's gifts is unholy, asserting that God desires us to approach
Him boldly in times of need. Ultimately, he highlights that in critical
moments, we must confidently seek God's help, knowing He is faithful to
His Word.

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"Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain
mercy and find grace to help in time of need" (Hebrews 4:16). "In whom
we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him"
(Ephesians 3:12).

When God tells us to come boldly to his throne, it is not a suggestion,
it is his preference -- and it is to be heeded. "The effectual fervent
prayer of a righteous man availeth much" (James 5:16, KJV). The word
"effectual" comes from a Greek word that means "a fixed position." It
suggests an immovable, unshakeable mindset. Likewise, "fervency" speaks
of boldness built on solid evidence, absolute proof that supports your
petition. Together, these two words -- effectual fervency -- mean coming
into God's court fully convinced that you have a well-prepared case --
beyond emotions, loudness, and pumped-up enthusiasm.

Such prayer can only come from a servant who searches God's Word and is
fully persuaded that the Lord is bound to honor it. Indeed, it is
important that not one of us goes into God's presence without bringing
his Word with us. The Lord wants us to bring his promises, remind him of
them, bind him to them -- and stand on them.

Some Christians say, "I don't really ask God for much. I pray only for
his will in my life, for his plan to be brought about on the earth. I
seek him only for himself, not for his gifts." I have even said this at
times because I thought such an attitude was holy, but in truth it is
not. The all-knowing, all-powerful God of creation has given us his
personal invitation to come boldly to his throne and then to make
requests of him.

Quiet times of worship with the Lord are truly wonderful. Yet there come
times when the conditions of our lives become so critical that another
kind of praying is necessary. At such times, the door is open and we are
to come before the Lord with confidence that he will keep his Word.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/david-wilkerson/an-invitation-to-come-boldly-before-god/
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