Our Daily Bread
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.
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.
God’s throne is always accessible to His children.
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