It is widely acknowledged that individuals are inherently reliant on various factors in life. However, this reliance is not solely dictated by the volition of a believer. This is because the nature of God is far more intricate than simply coercing individuals to undergo transformation. As previously discussed, it is posited that God saves us by supplanting our previous volition with a novel one. Hence, when reflecting upon our past affections, God perceives them as a vulnerability rather than a deliberate attempt to usurp His authority. Indeed, who would willingly approach someone who, in demonstrating affection, resorts to compulsion through intimidation? Such a portrayal grossly misrepresents God's approach towards effecting change within us. Instead, God views His children through the lens of a physician.If we interpret God's request for us to approach Him boldly as a means of moderating our boldness, then it can be argued that He is being insincere in some manner. However, it is important to note that God not only assures us that He will attentively listen to our pleas, but also empowers us to exhibit boldness. It is crucial to understand that God's dealings with us are not based solely on our personal transgressions.This is the rationale behind our ability to assert our plea for salvation, contending that our desire to be saved does not stem from our compliance. Instead, we approach this plea from a position of vulnerability, much like the entirety of humanity. God does not assess the magnitude of our transgressions, but rather pays heed to the extent of suffering and the emotions expressed as a consequence.This is the reason it is mentioned that Jesus experienced hematohidrosis, or sweating drops of blood. Jesus, being without sin, held no significance in that regard. Jesus, who was flawless, was heard by God due to His lamentations accompanied by intense cries and tears. Our misconception leads us to believe that our own understanding aligns with what is acceptable to God. However, God observes the detrimental impact exerted against our reliance on Him. This elucidates why we refer to God as our Faithful High Priest in our prayers. Christ exemplifies the model of prayer rooted in dependence by flawlessly expressing His desires to our Father. Our challenge lies in our failure to rely on one another.The issue at hand is our discontent stemming from a lack of being listened to. In contrast, Christ took solace in the knowledge that His words were acknowledged and reciprocated, thereby shielding Him from the detrimental consequences of the accusations made against Him. This is the reason why He remained steadfast and resolute. The Old Testament emphasizes the distress one undergoes, akin to a crisis of faith. As we progressively approach God by increasingly articulating our innermost desires, our reliance on the intensity of these desires will correspondingly increase.
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