Special Access to the King

<p>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.</p><p>.</p><p>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.</p><p>.</p><p>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 doorway—family, staff, and friends are given special access. But I wasn’t any of those things to him, so I wasn’t allowed.</p><p>.</p><p>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.</p><p>.</p><p>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</p><p>.</p><p>• Is there a famous person you’d like to meet? Can you imagine what that would be like?</p><p>.</p><p>• If you could meet Jesus in person today, what would you want to tell Him? The wonderful truth is that we can interact with Him—right now! Consider taking a moment to tell Him whatever is on your mind; He’s listening.</p><p>.</p><p>But now you have been