You may have heard people say they are going to storm the gates of heaven. This phrase usually means that the person is going to consistently and relentlessly pray about something until the gates of heaven ‘open’ and provide the answer.

While we are commanded to pray without ceasing, (1 Thessalonians 5:17, “Never stop praying.”), we are provided access to boldly approach heaven in prayer through Jesus. Hebrews 4:15 says of Jesus, ^“This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. ¹⁶ So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.” Hebrews 10:18 says, “And so, dear brothers and sisters, we can boldly enter heaven’s Most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus. ²⁰ By his death, Jesus opened a new and life-giving way through the curtain into the Most Holy Place.”

Through our belief in Jesus and His death on the cross, there is no need to storm the gates as if it will be a battle to enter. We are provided access to boldly come through Jesus.

Let’s pray. Father in heaven, thank You for the blood of Jesus. Thank You for His sacrifice that provides us access to the loving arms of our Father in heaven. Help us to walk by faith and Your Word. Help us to be an example of Your love to everyone we encounter. Lord, help us to grow in You each day. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.