2 Samuel 3:1-39; Micah 6:1-16; Romans 11:13-36
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
A medieval church in Faversham has seats for the choir which can be tipped up and used as perches. Seated occupants thus appear to be standing. The seats are called “mercy seats.” In Israel, the tabernacle made no provision for priests to sit—their work was never done. The mercy seat in the most holy place was symbolic of God’s place and presence. The high priest could approach it just once a year—no doubt in fear and trembling. The Christian can come into God’s presence unafraid, there to obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. —Brian Powlesland
Come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel;
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. —Thomas Moore