Special Access to the King

A few years ago, I visited Windsor Castle in England. It’s an old castle

that looks like a palace inside, with grand staircases, enormous

chandeliers, and antique furniture. The weekend I was there, Queen

Elizabeth and Prince Philip were at the castle, and I got close to where he

was.

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The elevator for public tours exits onto a hallway that leads directly to

the family quarters of the castle. As I got off the elevator, a woman from

the castle staff walked by with a shopping bag. She told the guy who was

helping me that Prince Philip had just asked her if she was getting

groceries when he saw her bag. Apparently, he was in the room that I could

just see at the end of the hallway.

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This experience gave me a fresh perspective on the Bible verses about our

access to God. When I was at Windsor Castle, I was very close to where

Prince Philip was, but I didn’t get to see him. I wouldn’t have been

allowed to if I’d tried. Other people are allowed beyond that

doorwayfamily, staff, and friends are given special access. But I wasn’t

any of those things to him, so I wasn’t allowed.

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When it comes to the King of the universe, though, He gives me special

access. Why? Because when He saved me, Jesus Christ gave me a new identity.

Now I’m God’s child (John 1:12), His servant (Ephesians 3:7), and His

friend (James 2:23). That means I can talk to Him at any time and for any

reason.

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Once we’ve put our trust in Jesus, we have special access to the King of

Kings We can speak with Him anytime, knowing that He’s paying attention to

us and wants to help us (Hebrews 4:16). How amazing is that! Christina

Joy Hommes

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Is there a famous person you’d like to meet? Can you imagine what that

would be like?

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If you could meet Jesus in person today, what would you want to tell Him?

The wonderful truth is that we can interact with Himright now! Consider

taking a moment to tell Him whatever is on your mind; He’s listening.

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But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from

God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ.

Ephesians 2:13 (NLT)

Read Verses:

Ephesians 2:13; Ephesians 2:18; John 1:12