Reading: Ephesians 3
My Verse: "In Whom because of our faith in Him, we dare to have the boldness (courage and confidence) of free access ( an unreserved approach to God with freedom and without fear)" (3:12).
In many Bible versions and in the original Greek this verse is an independent clause placed at the end of a very long sentence. Yet, it speaks to such a great and wonderful Truth. Whenever I read this I visualize the tearing of the great curtain partitioning the Holy of Holy's room from the rest of the church sanctuary. Lord, I do not know how the priests of the day dealt with that event upon Your death but it is so freeing for Your followers. No longer do we need to go to a priest to speak to You. No more intermediaries! No more filters. We now have the freedom to go directly to You, because we now have direct access. You are now our High Priest.
The Greek meaning for boldness is so telling - openly, frankly, cheerful courage, without ambiguity, without concealment. You know me like no one else ever can and so I can be so much freer in my communication with You. There is no need of reservation or fear of misunderstanding. I can pour out my hearts deepest concerns, worries and You will be there for me.
I also like the Greek meaning of the word "access". It implies that not only are we able to approach You but that we are acceptable to You and we can have assurance that You will be favorably disposed towards us. Wow! Herein lies our confidence.
Thank You, Lord, for Your great purposes that You have and continue to carry out here on earth through Jesus Christ. "This is in accordance with the terms of the eternal and timeless purposes which He has realized and carried into effect in [the person of] Christ Jesus our Lord" (3:11).
"You are my God, and I will confess, praise, and give thanks to You; You are my God. I will extol You. O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever" (Psalm 118:28,29).
Ditat Deus - God Enriches!
My Verse: "In Whom because of our faith in Him, we dare to have the boldness (courage and confidence) of free access ( an unreserved approach to God with freedom and without fear)" (3:12).
In many Bible versions and in the original Greek this verse is an independent clause placed at the end of a very long sentence. Yet, it speaks to such a great and wonderful Truth. Whenever I read this I visualize the tearing of the great curtain partitioning the Holy of Holy's room from the rest of the church sanctuary. Lord, I do not know how the priests of the day dealt with that event upon Your death but it is so freeing for Your followers. No longer do we need to go to a priest to speak to You. No more intermediaries! No more filters. We now have the freedom to go directly to You, because we now have direct access. You are now our High Priest.
The Greek meaning for boldness is so telling - openly, frankly, cheerful courage, without ambiguity, without concealment. You know me like no one else ever can and so I can be so much freer in my communication with You. There is no need of reservation or fear of misunderstanding. I can pour out my hearts deepest concerns, worries and You will be there for me.
I also like the Greek meaning of the word "access". It implies that not only are we able to approach You but that we are acceptable to You and we can have assurance that You will be favorably disposed towards us. Wow! Herein lies our confidence.
Thank You, Lord, for Your great purposes that You have and continue to carry out here on earth through Jesus Christ. "This is in accordance with the terms of the eternal and timeless purposes which He has realized and carried into effect in [the person of] Christ Jesus our Lord" (3:11).
"You are my God, and I will confess, praise, and give thanks to You; You are my God. I will extol You. O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever" (Psalm 118:28,29).
Ditat Deus - God Enriches!
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