Freedom and confidence

DEVOTION
EPHESIANS
FREEDOM AND CONFIDENCE
Eph 3:11-12
12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
NIV
What an awesome privilege I have to be able to approach God. It would seem that he made it so difficult for people in the old times to approach him. Only a select few could even get close. But all that has changed and I am exceedingly glad of it. To actually think me, this not so pure man, in the imperfect state that I am can actually approach him and do it with freedom and confidence. Yes I know I should fear God, but that is not be afraid of him, no it is to reverence him and I do. I hold him in the highest esteem. I consider him to be without question the most Holy God who created all this just with his words. There is no power greater than that. How foolish people are to think they can ever destroy something God made. How ridiculous it is for people to think they can even have an effect on the environment God established. Who do people think they are? Who could ever believe they have enough strength to overpower God? His power is far beyond anything I can even imagine. Yet here I am able to come into his presence with freedom and confidence. I do not have to pay for this privilege because Christ already did. I am free to enter into his presence whenever I desire to do so. Yes I know I am always in his presence because he is everywhere but this is different. This is me approaching Him. This is me stepping up the stairs to his throne. This is me kneeling down and bowing before him and having him reach out his hand and take hold of mine. This is me actually talking to him and having him caring enough about my life to listen and assure me he will take care of all my concerns and all my needs. Why would I not have confidence? No, I am absolutely convinced I have the freedom to approach him with confidence. Thank you Lord!