Access

We would be stunned to receive a personal invitation for a private meeting with the president of the United States. Our mind would immediately be bombarded with thoughts of excitement, anticipation, and wonder. We would call, email, and text our friends and family members. Word would get out quickly. Then our focus would be on deciding what to wear for the special occasion and what to say to the Commander in Chief.

Now compare that to the reality of the personal invitation from the Creator of the entire universe to daily and perpetually come into His presence. Ponder the treasure of having unrestricted access to our Heavenly Father.

“For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.” Eph 2:18 (NIV)

Through Jesus we have been granted access! What a wonderful reality of our relationship with Christ. You don’t have to wait in line. You don’t have to rigorously step through ritualistic hoops to enter God’s presence. You have the unlimited back stage pass. How can this be?

“And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks split.” Matt 27:50-51 (NIV)

Jesus removed the barrier. Jesus eliminated the wall of hostility. Jesus provided the way. Jesus granted the access. Jesus made us acceptable. Jesus built the bridge.

Does your level of intimacy with God represent the level of access to God made possible by Jesus? Don’t waste the privilege!

Pursuing God,

Stephen Trammell
Pastor of Leadership and Pastoral Care