Access - Moses

“Only Moses is allowed to come near to the LORD. The others must not come near, and none of the other people are allowed to climb up the mountain with him.”

Exodus 24:2

When you purchase a hot ticket to a popular concert or exclusive dinner party, you guard it with your life. You know the value of that little piece of paper. If you have a ticket, you are welcomed; if you don’t have one, you’re standing on the street with no hope of access.

One of the greatest benefits you receive when you place your faith in Jesus Christ is that of open and free access to your Creator and heavenly Father.

At one time, only a few select people had direct access to God. One of those people was Moses, the servant God had chosen to lead his people out of Egyptian captivity. At the time of the Exodus, the people depended on Moses as their go-between. Only Moses was permitted to hear God’s voice, talk directly to God, plead with God on the people’s behalf, receive God’s commandments, and obtain God’s directions for what to do next.

As Moses prepared to ascend Mount Sinai, God told him specifically that only he—not even Aaron, Nadab, or Abihu, the men he had chosen as his priests—was allowed to come near enough to see God’s glory and hear his voice. In granting Moses such close access to him, God gave him a great responsibility and a great privilege.

As amazing as it may seem, that’s a privilege you can enjoy today. Though God limited direct access to himself during Old Testament times, you can now freely approach him because of your faith in his only Son, Jesus Christ.

The Bible promises that when you put your faith in Jesus, you can “come boldly to the throne of our gracious God” (Hebrews 4:16). God wants to hear from you and speak to you every day. You can approach him confidently and receive everything you need to be the man, husband, and father he wants you to be.