Who is Jesus? #146

Ten Things You Must Know About Jesus

His Accessibility

Sure, He had his moments when He needed to be by Himself to be recharged. He would spend private time in meditation and prayer. The New Testament tells of times when these moments were interrupted by people and He responded to them.

Typically, the only reason people couldn’t get close to Him was because there was already a crowd pressing in on Him.

Jesus' birth in a local family home and His being found in a manger by shepherds previewed His availability to all people, even those whom many of His day would exclude.

Just how accessible was He? He was willing to talk to Nicodemus at night. Really, how many of us are willing to take time for people in the middle of the night? Violating two traditions, He had time for the Samaritan woman at the well. “Don’t you dare keep those children from approaching me,” was his rebuke to the disciples. Jesus didn’t rebuff those friends who broke a hole in the roof to get their friend to Him.

In contrast to the high and mighty religious elite of the time, Jesus could be found by those who wanted to get close to Him. He even invites us to come. “Come to me all who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest.”

His didn't go and hide in a synagogue somewhere. He didn't retire to the top of some mountain inaccessible to most people. He didn't find a cave that would offer Him seclusion and privacy. He was and remains accessible.

    For we do not have a high priest who is unable
    to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we
    have one who has been tempted in every way,
    just as we are —yet was without sin.
    Let us then approach the throne of grace with
    confidence, so that we may receive mercy and
    find grace to help us in our time of need.

I guess it is not uncommon these days for children to complain because one of their parents, usually dad, is never around. He works all the time or is on the computer or out on the golf course.

The accessibility of Jesus simply highlights how much God wants to be with us. Jesus is so accessible that He “stands at the door and knocks.” He wants us to come to Him, not just for salvation, but for every good gift that He has in store for us, in good times and bad, with every question on our heart.

“Come!”