When you hear blessed assurance, what does it mean to you? Is it the assurance that you’re forever loved by God?

If so, do you truly feel it today, that deep-seated conviction and confidence in God’s promises? Today is an invitation to move past any doubts or fears and step fully into the certain hope you have in Christ.

Many people struggle with feeling worthy or close enough to God. They feel guilt and shame holding them back. But the good news is that the Bible shows us a clear, open path to God’s presence, not based on what we do, but on what Jesus has already done for us.

Blessed Assurance: Key Takeaway

  • Blessed Assurance: Believers can approach God with complete confidence because His promises are certain, His character is faithful, and His love never fails

Anchor Bible Verse of the Day

Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

— Hebrews 10:22 (NKJV)

This is a call to action for the believer, following a long discussion in the book of Hebrews about how Jesus’ sacrifice is far superior to the Old Testament system.

It tells us that because Jesus made the final and perfect sacrifice, the old barrier between humanity and God has been completely removed. We no longer need to stand far off, but can confidently approach God’s presence.

This confidence, however, is not based on our own performance but on the cleansing work of Christ’s blood.

Key Explanations

  • Draw near with a true heart: Approaching God with honesty, genuineness, and complete sincerity, just as you are.
  • In full assurance of faith: The unwavering confidence that comes from trusting completely in Christ’s finished work on the cross.
  • Having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience: The inner cleansing from guilt and condemnation that only the blood of Jesus can provide.
  • And our bodies washed with pure water: The outward cleansing and moral purity that comes from salvation and the renewing work of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God in a believer’s life.

Blessed Assurance: A Reflection

The concept of blessed assurance is the very heartbeat of our relationship with God under the new covenant.

Let me take you to the Old Testament high priest who could only enter the Most Holy Place once a year, and even then, he had to take blood for himself and the people, knowing that any failure would result in his death. He walked in fear and distance.

But for us today, through Christ’s sacrifice, the veil has been torn, and we are commanded to “draw near.” This is an incredibly generous invitation, built entirely on the unshakable foundation of God’s grace.

This privilege is described beautifully in Ephesians 3:12 (NKJV), which says,

…in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him.

Beloved, this is the essence of blessed assurance; in it, we have both freedom and confidence in God’s promises.

Our access is not restricted by time, place, or the quality of our good deeds. It’s an open access at the throne of grace, where we receive mercy and find help in our time of need (Hebrews 4:16).

Let’s consider the story of the woman with the issue of blood in the Gospels. She didn’t approach Jesus publicly or with great ceremony. Instead, she crept up behind him, convinced that merely touching the hem of his garment would be enough to save her.

Her quiet act of faith shows a powerful, unwavering conviction, a pure heart in full assurance of faith. She didn’t doubt His power or her right to receive healing.

In the same way, the Bible calls you to approach your day with the quiet confidence that Jesus’ cleansing work is enough for every circumstance. You have been cleansed inside and out, so live today like a person who is free and deeply loved.

When doubt creeps in, as it often does in a world full of fear and uncertainty, remind yourself of the truth that your standing with God is permanent.

Do you face a challenge today? Draw near with confidence. Do you feel weak or tempted? Draw near with full assurance of faith.

This reality should shape how you live today. It should lead to genuine confidence in God’s promises, a quiet strength that allows you to face troubles without wavering.

This knowledge releases you from the burden of trying to earn God’s love and frees you to serve Him out of gratitude.

Let the assurance that you are pure in His sight guide every decision and every word you speak. For more on living in this freedom, read our article on Living Free in Christ. Live today with the bold certainty of your salvation and your access to the Father.

Blessings..!

Call to Action

  • Today, take a moment to stop what you are doing, close your eyes, and deliberately draw near to God’s presence, resting fully in the freedom and confidence Jesus has provided for you.

Make This Affirmation

  • I draw near to God today with a true heart and full assurance of faith, knowing I am fully cleansed and accepted by the blood of Jesus Christ..

Prayer Point for Today

  • Confidence to Approach God: Pray for an increased faith and boldness to draw near to God in every moment of your day, replacing self-doubt with the unwavering blessed assurance of your acceptance through Christ.

Let’s Pray

Our Father, thank You for the new and living way to Your presence, made possible through Jesus. Help us to draw near to You today with sincere hearts and full confidence.

In the precious and mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

My prayer for you today: I pray that you walk in the blessed assurance of God’s love and promises, experiencing the perfect peace that comes from a fully cleansed conscience.