“And it was so, when the king saw Esther... she obtained favor in his sight: and the king held out to Esther the golden scepter.... So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the scepter” (Esther 5:2).
Have I today touched the top of the scepter? I may do so in full assurance of faith. Christ is that divine link between God and my soul. The work of Christ at the cross has forever made me fit to come at any moment (unlike Esther who was not sure of her acceptance before the king) into His blessed presence (Heb. 10:22). In times of trial, His child never need question his welcome, for it is all pure, divine grace flowing from His heart of perfect love. “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” (Heb. 4:16).
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