Devotional
Imagine having unlimited access to the most powerful person in the world – someone who could solve any problem, meet any need, and answer any question. You’d probably use that access frequently, wouldn’t you? Yet many of us live as spiritual paupers when we have been given unlimited access to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. We can approach Him at 3 o’clock in the morning or 3 o’clock in the afternoon. We can bring Him our biggest fears and our smallest concerns. There’s no appointment needed, no waiting room, no secretary to get past. The reason we don’t pray more isn’t because we don’t have problems or needs. It’s because we haven’t fully grasped who He is and what He’s made available to us. When the Samaritan woman finally understood who Jesus was, everything changed. She went from questioning His ability to provide water to running through town telling everyone about Him. Recognition of His identity led to relationship, and relationship led to boldness. If we truly knew who was standing before us every moment of every day, we would ask. We would bring everything to Him. We would live like the beloved children of the King that we are.
Bible Verse
‘Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.”‘ – John 4:10
Reflection Question
If you fully believed that the King of Kings was available to you right now, what would you ask Him for?
Quote
You and I have been given access to the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. And you can. 3 o’ clock in the morning, you can ask him for whatever it is you need.
Prayer
Father, help me live in the reality of who You are and the access You’ve given me. May I never live below my privilege as Your child, but boldly approach Your throne with every need.