Last night we talked from Hebrews 4:12.  The Word of God is living and active able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.  Verse 13 says that NOTHING is hidden from God’s sight.  Therefore God uses His Word and the Holy Spirit to convict us of our sin.  That may sound pretty depressing.  There is no sin that we can hide from God.

HERE’S THE GOOD NEWS!!!

Look at verses 14-16.  God sees our sin, but He does not leave us high and dry.  He sent His Son Jesus, to become our Great High Priest.  This Great High Priest is someone who came down from His throne in Heaven to become a man.  This Great High Priest is someone who can sympathize with our weaknesses (we have many).  This Great High Priest is someone who has been tempted in EVERY way and did not waver into sin.  This Great High Priest is someone who has mercy and grace on standby, ready and willing to give in our time of need.

SO MY QUESTION IS…

 Why do we try and hide our sin from the one who wants to give us mercy and grace?  When caught in and trouble, why do we not quickly ask for forgiveness?

EASY ANSWER

We are stuck in the quagmire of pride.  We think that admitting our sin and weakness will show God that we are not the perfect Christian.  We think that others may realize that we are sinners.  Even in our time of need, we think that we, in our own strength, can free ourselves of sin and despair. 

NOW WHAT DO WE DO?

EVERY TIME we sin, we seek the forgiveness of God.  We receive His grace and mercy in our time of need.  We go to our Great High Priest when tempted with sin.  We look at what the Great High Priest would have done when in our situation.  We humble ourselves before the cross of Christ and trust in Him for our everyday salvation.