1 Samuel 23:1-24:22; Isaiah 62:1-63:14; Romans 6:15-7:6
We do not present our supplications before thee for our righteousnesses, but for thy great mercies. Daniel 9:18
Isaiah reminds us that we have no righteousness of our own (64:6). It only comes as a gift of God upon conversion. His righteousness is imputed to our account. That, in turn, gives us boldness of access. We then can approach our Heavenly Father in faith, knowing that He will receive us and hear our prayer. The Psalmist reminds us a number of times that “His mercy endureth for ever” (Ps. 136). —Wm. H. Gustafson
Behold the throne of grace! The promise calls us near!
To seek our God and Father’s face, Who loves to answer prayer. —John Newton