How difficult is it to boldly approach the throne of God? Even though Scripture states we are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalms 139:14) as ambassador’s (2 Corinthians 5:20) and royal priests of Christ (1 Peter 2:9), how many times do we crumble in the shame and guilt of our sin? Even though we know that Satan is the “father of lies” (John 8:44) and seeks to devour us (1 Peter 5:8), then why do we allow him to define our value before a holy God? Should we truly listen to him when he says our filthy rags of righteousness (Isaiah 64:6) proves we are not acceptable living sacrifices (Romans 12:1)? Remember the great accuser knows how to wield shame and guilt into our lives not for the purpose of motivating repentance but to keep us entwined in sin (Hebrews 12:1) and distant from God! While we know this to be true then why do so many Christians go long periods of time distant from God due to their fear that His throne is not one of grace and mercy but judgement and punishment? This sermon is going to review Zechariah’s vision of Joshua the high priest and in doing so suggest if we want to boldly approach God’s throne then we must first put on the clothing that Christ has bought us so that our filthiest of rags might be acceptable in God’s sight!