The Approach

Don't you appreciate people who are approachable? There's no apprehension or hesitation about entering their presence. I've often imagined how it must have been for Adam and Eve in the garden before sin, and the unrestrained fellowship with God. The courtyard of the Old Testament Tabernacle was a place of approach. It was there where the Israelite stood before the Bronze Altar to acknowledge his-her sin and make sacrifice (payment) for it. Figuratively, it represented sin - the separating factor between man and God's Presence. Years later outside of Jerusalem, Jesus offered Himself as The once-for-all Sacrifice, satisfying man's sin-debt! Our God is approachable yet with condition: "Who may ascend onto the mountain of the LORD? And who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart ..." (Psalm 24:3-4a). Our approach is often neglected and genuine fellowship forfeited. Let us carefully consider our approach to the King of Glory! The right approach has immeasurable rewards!