ACCESS . . . WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH IT?
(Ephesians 2:18)
For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.
When you go to an event or to certain establishments (e.g., a movie, the Auto Show, take children to the museum), you need a ticket. The ticket basically serves as a contract that guarantees admission into the establishment or event. Entry without the ticket is considered "unlawful entry".
Another word for admission is "access". Did you know that "access" is an issue with the Lord Jesus? Consider these passages of scripture:
- (Romans 5:1-2) Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God
through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into
this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
- (Ephesians 2:18) For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto
the Father.
- (Ephesians 3:8-12) Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is
this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable
riches of Christ; And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery,
which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all
things by Jesus Christ: To the intent that now unto the principalities and
powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom
of God, According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus
our Lord: In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith
of him.
- (Hebrews 4:14-16) Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Isn't it nice to know that you have access to the Father!?!?! Considering
this fact, let's double back to the movie, Auto Show and museum example. It
is there that I'll make my point. When you go to the event/establishment, do
you just buy a ticket, enter and sit down -- doing nothing? Of course not!
You enter the event or establishment and begin to experience/witness the elements,
items and issues on display.
God has made a way for us . . . to be victorious, to thrive, to excel, to be
tremendously blessed in Him.
The operative question is . . . WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH YOUR ACCESS? WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH THE "TICKET" THAT GOD HAS GIVEN YOU!
Until next time, keep the word and be blessed.
Cry Aloud : Volume 6, Issue
4 -- Access . . . What Are YOU Doing With It?
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