Jesus is our mediator, ensuring that our prayers are heard by God and that we can come to Him confidently.
In the context of prayer, Jesus plays an essential mediatory role that allows believers to approach God with confidence. Psalm 86 presents the relationship between the psalmist's requests and his identification with Jesus Christ, who intercedes for us. As Hebrews 4:14-16 teaches, we can approach the throne of grace boldly because Christ serves as our High Priest, understanding our weaknesses. His perfect sacrifice enables us to present our needs before God without fear of condemnation. Therefore, every prayer we offer is infused with the grace provided through Christ, highlighting the intimate connection between our requests and His mediating work.
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