"RED TAPE" (ROMANS 5:2)
The expression “red tape” describes
the annoying way that bureaucracy
prevents things from getting done.
Originally, the phrase referred to the
common practice of binding official
documents with red ribbon. In the
early 1800s, the term was popularized
by the writings of Scottish historian
Thomas Carlyle, who was protesting
governmental foot-dragging.
Following the American Civil War, the
problem of “red tape” resurfaced as
war veterans struggled to receive their
benefits. The term denotes frustration
and disappointment because of the
burdensome hurdles it erects to
accomplishing goals.
Bureaucratic red tape is almost
legendary, but there is one place in
the universe where it’s never an issue
—the throne of God. In Romans 5:2,
Paul speaks of Christ, “through whom
also we have access by faith into this
grace in which we stand.” When our
hearts are broken or our lives are
troubled, there is no red tape
hindering our access to God. Jesus
Christ has paved the way so that we
can have access to enter boldly into
the presence of the King of heaven
(Heb. 4:16).
Remember, when your heart is
hurting, you don’t have to cut through
a lot of red tape to present your
needs to God. Through Christ, we
have full and immediate access.
Thank You, Father, that access to Your
throne
has been secured for us by Jesus
Christ. We
know that You will not ignore us.
Thank You for
the confidence we can have that You
care.
Remember»» God’s throne is always accessible to
His children.
The expression “red tape” describes
the annoying way that bureaucracy
prevents things from getting done.
Originally, the phrase referred to the
common practice of binding official
documents with red ribbon. In the
early 1800s, the term was popularized
by the writings of Scottish historian
Thomas Carlyle, who was protesting
governmental foot-dragging.
Following the American Civil War, the
problem of “red tape” resurfaced as
war veterans struggled to receive their
benefits. The term denotes frustration
and disappointment because of the
burdensome hurdles it erects to
accomplishing goals.
Bureaucratic red tape is almost
legendary, but there is one place in
the universe where it’s never an issue
—the throne of God. In Romans 5:2,
Paul speaks of Christ, “through whom
also we have access by faith into this
grace in which we stand.” When our
hearts are broken or our lives are
troubled, there is no red tape
hindering our access to God. Jesus
Christ has paved the way so that we
can have access to enter boldly into
the presence of the King of heaven
(Heb. 4:16).
Remember, when your heart is
hurting, you don’t have to cut through
a lot of red tape to present your
needs to God. Through Christ, we
have full and immediate access.
Thank You, Father, that access to Your
throne
has been secured for us by Jesus
Christ. We
know that You will not ignore us.
Thank You for
the confidence we can have that You
care.
Remember»» God’s throne is always accessible to
His children.
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