November 12, 2012-- Ephesians 2:14-18

Only drink Fair Trade coffee.  "Access denied."  Give to charities.  "Access denied."  Better than my neighbors.  "Access denied."  Go to church on a regular basis.  "Access denied."  Accepted Christ as personal Lord and Savior.  "Access granted."

In countless spy movies, the secret agent desperately needs quick access to the villain's computer.  Feverish typing yields no results.  Just as the evildoer is set to enter the office, the hero gains access and downloads the information necessary to thwart yet another nefarious plot against humanity.

Ephesians 2:18 reminds Christians that we don't need a secret code to access the Creator of the Universe.  Our Heavenly Father has provided 24/7 access to Him through Christ via the Holy Spirit.  No earthly intercessor is necessary for us to approach the throne room.  Need wisdom?  Go to God.  Lacking peace?  Access the Comforter.

Christ's death not only sealed an eternity in heaven for believers, but also guaranteed immediate, consistent access to God the Father.  

For me that God-access is as awe-inspiring and wonderful as the mansion in heaven that has been prepared for us.  Just think about it.  No take-a-number lines.  No some-one-will-be-with-you-shortly recordings.  No press-one-for-Gabriel-two-for-heavenly-hosts-three-for-God messages.  But immediate, on-demand audience with Yahweh.  Billions of people.  Untold requests.  But He still has the wisdom, love and ability to meet our individual needs on a day-in and day-out basis.  Amazing!