Written by Rebecca Johnson
I remember when my sister once brought home a painting. It showed what looked like a courtroom — or maybe a long hallway leading to one.
There were people lined up on both sides, pointing fingers, whispering, almost like they were accusing the woman standing at the end of the hall.
Her back was toward us. You could feel her hesitation — the weight of shame, guilt, or fear. But on the other side stood a man clothed in white, holding open a door. His presence was calm, radiant, and full of peace.
It was Jesus.
And in that moment, it was as if He was saying to her:
“Those who accuse you cannot stop you from walking through this door.”
That image has stayed with me for years. It reminds me of how the enemy often tries to use guilt, shame, and fear to keep us from stepping into what God has already given us access to.
We stand at the door — called, chosen, and loved — but sometimes we hesitate because of what’s being whispered about us, or even what we whisper to ourselves.
But Jesus stands on the other side saying,
“Come in, daughter. You have all access.”
The Power of Access
When we come to God, we don’t come as outsiders — we come as His daughters.
Jesus’ sacrifice tore the veil that once separated us from God’s presence (Matthew 27:51). What once required permission, sacrifice, or status is now freely open to us because of Him.
“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace…” — Hebrews 4:16
You don’t need to earn access — you already have it.
You don’t need to prove yourself — you’ve been invited in.
Like the woman in that painting, Jesus is standing at the door saying,
“Walk through. You belong here.”
This week, I challenge you to enter boldly.
Pray. Worship. Talk to Him as your Father.
You have all access.
Raising Esther's Ministries 
What a needed reminder. God often plants His people in places that feel ordinary, or even uncomfortable, because He sees the mission field hidden inside the routine. Just as Esther’s position wasn’t about comfort but calling, our daily environments can become sacred ground when we recognize heaven’s purpose in them. Even when the work feels unnoticed, the influence of a Christlike spirit, a kind word, or quiet faithfulness may be the very light someone around you desperately needs. God doesn’t make placement mistakes; He makes appointments. And sometimes the smallest acts done in His Spirit become part of a much larger story of redemption.
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