For a short while when I lived in Atlanta I had a friend who worked for the Atlanta Hawks.  The Hawks were not very good back then and my friend could get me seats right behind the team’s bench often.  It was so cool to be able to be right there close to the action.  I could often hear what the coach said and even knew what play they were going to try and run after time outs.  I was only able to have that kind of special access because of my friend.  It makes me think of the access we have to God through Jesus.  Let’s look together at Hebrew 9 today.

11 But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that are now already here, he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made with human hands, that is to say, is not a part of this creation. 12 He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption. 13 The blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that they are outwardly clean. 14 How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!

The Priest would offer a sacrifice so that he then could go and enter the Most Holy Place and speak to God on behalf of the people.  Jesus, however, has given us direct access to God through His once for all time sacrifice on the cross for our sins.  This is the best special access any of us could ever hope for.  We have the opportunity to go directly to God with our praise, our hopes, our hurts, and our thanksgiving.  Jesus has given us the best back stage pass ever.  May we all take advantage of our special and unlimited access to God.

In His Grip,

Pastor Dave