"through whom we have access, by faith, into the Grace in which we stand, also we boast in hope of the honor of God."1
We have access, boldly, through faith, to the throne of Grace, to approach God and receive mercy and grace in our time of need. It is one of the greatest principles of the new covenant in Christ, who was rich and became poor, who left his place of honor, so that we may boast in such hope of being honored by the Father.
This word for honor is often translated as "renown, glory, splendor," it is from dokeÅ, "exercising personal opinion which determines value." This word for honor correlates with the Hebrew word kabo, which interestingly has the meaning "to be heavy." Now, we can say we are heavy with the praise of people, such would say our honor is how others value us. We can also be heavy with splendor, wealth... and surely such comes with heavy burdens.
We boast in hope of the honor of God. Thayer states honor literally means "what evokes good opinion, i.e. that something has inherent, intrinsic worth." This is how God views each of his children, they are of great intrinsic value and worth to him. They are honorable. The honor of God comes as both, "heavy, burdensome" and "rich, honorable."
One could say the essence of Godly leadership is to be burdened with the things that honor God. His children honor Him, so godly leadership would be to know the intrinsic value of God's children. Such is the quality of leadership that Peter speaks of; men with repentant hearts, humble before God, not lording over others, but willingly and eagerly... by example, influencing his children as those who are honored by the Father.
By faith, into the Grace in which we stand. By faith in Christ we are honored and have bold access to such a Father. And we can stand boldly before Him, by Grace through faith. Though others may not see our intrinsic worth and value, maybe even we have trouble seeing such, know this, He truly sees you for who you are, and it is his "honor" or opinion of your worth that is valuable. Come now boldly, Child of God, you are honored before the Father.
Good Good Father
We have access, boldly, through faith, to the throne of Grace, to approach God and receive mercy and grace in our time of need. It is one of the greatest principles of the new covenant in Christ, who was rich and became poor, who left his place of honor, so that we may boast in such hope of being honored by the Father.
This word for honor is often translated as "renown, glory, splendor," it is from dokeÅ, "exercising personal opinion which determines value." This word for honor correlates with the Hebrew word kabo, which interestingly has the meaning "to be heavy." Now, we can say we are heavy with the praise of people, such would say our honor is how others value us. We can also be heavy with splendor, wealth... and surely such comes with heavy burdens.
We boast in hope of the honor of God. Thayer states honor literally means "what evokes good opinion, i.e. that something has inherent, intrinsic worth." This is how God views each of his children, they are of great intrinsic value and worth to him. They are honorable. The honor of God comes as both, "heavy, burdensome" and "rich, honorable."
One could say the essence of Godly leadership is to be burdened with the things that honor God. His children honor Him, so godly leadership would be to know the intrinsic value of God's children. Such is the quality of leadership that Peter speaks of; men with repentant hearts, humble before God, not lording over others, but willingly and eagerly... by example, influencing his children as those who are honored by the Father.
By faith, into the Grace in which we stand. By faith in Christ we are honored and have bold access to such a Father. And we can stand boldly before Him, by Grace through faith. Though others may not see our intrinsic worth and value, maybe even we have trouble seeing such, know this, He truly sees you for who you are, and it is his "honor" or opinion of your worth that is valuable. Come now boldly, Child of God, you are honored before the Father.
Good Good Father