| Our verse to DATE the Word on February 18 (2/18) is Ephesians 2:18 |
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| Ephesians 2:18 says, “For through Him we both (Jew and Gentile) have access by one Spirit to the Father.” |
| ALL-ACCESS to the FATHER CLOSED. CLOSED. Think about the meaning of that word, CLOSED. Think of a time you SAW it and what your immediate feelings were. Like a time you just pulled off the Interstate to go the bathroom and the sign on the bathroom door read CLOSED. CLOSED is a word that brings about a variety of emotional reactions, which usually are negative (Unless you are a student (or teacher) and school is closed). You just pulled up to your favorite restaurant and the sign says CLOSED. hmmm. You are running low on gas and you pull off the Interstate and the gas station has a sign saying CLOSED. You get to your favorite amusement park and the moose is holding a sign saying Sorry folks, WE’RE CLOSED. (yes I got a sermon illustration from National Lampoon’s Vacation). CLOSED! How does that word hit you? What does it say to you? CUT OFF – BLOCKED – UNAVAILABLE! NOT OPEN!!! INACCESSIBLE. INACCESSIBLE – let that word sink in. That is a powerful word to describe our ability to enter heaven – it is CLOSED. HEAVEN is INACCESSIBLE. Let that thought sink in. HEAVEN is INACCESSIBLE except FOR —- EXCEPT for – – Jesus Christ made it ACCESSIBLE!!! Jesus Christ OPENED – what a beautiful word – OPENED the door of heaven and gave to those who ACCEPT Him ACCESS – I repeat – ACCESS, ALL ACCESS to the Father!! For a believer – one who has repented and received Christ as Savior – one who is born again – one who has called on the Lord and is saved they no longer face the CLOSED sign of heaven’s door. Heaven is no longer INACCESSIBLE!! The believer has ACCESS!!! The believer has so much ACCESS to the Father the believer can “come boldly to the throne of grace, that they may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16) What a SAVIOR!! What a SALVATION!! BTW – if you have not received Christ the opportunity is still open! Revelation 22:17 says, “And the Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.” Verse to DATE the Word on February 18 (2/18) is Ephesians 2:18. It says, “For through Him we both (Jew and Gentile) have access by one Spirit to the Father.” Do you have your ALL-ACCESS pass for Heaven? Continue Strong knowing what you have in Jesus! And remember to DATE THE WORD |