Ephesians 2:17-18
"And he came and preached peace to you who were afar off and to those who were near. For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father."
Access describes the special privilege of being able to come into the presence of another, normally a privilege not given to all others. For example, a lobbyist might gain access as to an audience with a politician by giving a large campaign offering. A child automatically has access to his parents because of his position in the family. As believers, we are granted access to God through faith in Jesus Christ.
But our access to God is not limited to just a few, but is available to both Jews and Gentiles alike, those close to God through their heritage of birth in the Jewish nation, and those far away. Access to God is available to everyone throughout the entire world.
By definition, access is a privilege given, with the greater power determining the requirements for access. The Bible tells us that access to God is granted according to only one requirement, that being faith in Jesus Christ.
To have access to a famous musician, one needs a back stage pass. To have access to a corporate executive, you must first get an appointment. To have access into another country, you need a visa. Without these proofs of access, you may not enter in.
Likewise, God has given us a proof of our access to the Father. Our proof of having access to God is the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit. With the Spirit's touch upon us, we have access to the Father at all times, day or night.
LORD JESUS
Lord, I thank you for the access you give me to the Father through your shed blood and the sending of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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