2.22- Complete Access

 2.22-

Complete Access                                Ephesians 3:7-13                              Bill Crowder

    A few years ago, a friend invited me to join him as a spectator at a golf tournament. Being a first-timer, I had no idea what to expect. When we arrived, I was surprised to receive gifts, information, and maps of the golf course. But what topped it all was that we gained access to a VIP tent behind the 18^th green, where we had free food and a place to sit. I couldn’t have gained entry to the hospitality tent on my own though. The key was my friend; it was only through him that I had complete access.

    Left to ourselves, we would all be hopelessly separated from God. But Jesus, who took our penalty, offers us His life and access to God. The apostle Paul wrote, “[God’s] intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made know” (Ephesians 3:10). This wisdom has brought Jew and Gentile together in Christ, who has made a way for us to come to God the Father. “Through faith in [Christ] we may approach God with freedom and confidence” (Ephesians 3:12)

    When we put our trust in Jesus, we receive the greatest access of all – access to the God who loves us and desires relationship with us.

                           Father! Just being able to call You Father is an incredible gift.

                           Thank You for Your Son, Jesus, who had made it possible for

                           me to come into Your presence, to know You personally, and,

                                                 yes, to call You my Father.                                                                              
       Because  of  the  cross  of  Christ, we  can  become  friends  of  God.