Theme Scripture: Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong. Acts 3:6-7
Introduction
Access is the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter or use. Spirits are immortal beings; they are not visible to the physical eyes.
Principle of Access
There is the physical and the spiritual realm. Spiritual beings were created to function in the spiritual realm and physical beings in the physical realm. However, both can function in the opposite realm if granted access or authorization. This means that no spirit can operate through you except you grant it access — and this is applicable to the Spirit of God and to the devil. You attract spirits by portraying attributes likened to these spirits.
Access by the Holy Spirit
No one was born with the ability to see beyond the natural realm; the Holy Spirit grants believers access to work in the spiritual realm. This was portrayed during Pentecost. The apostles experienced fear after Jesus Christ’s death, but when the power of God descended on them they were filled with boldness and gained access to the supernatural power of God for the furtherance of His kingdom (Acts 2:1-4).
The death of Jesus and His blood gave us access to the Father through the power of the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 2:18). The tearing of the veil from top to bottom at Jesus’ death symbolises the liberty and access we have been given by Christ (Matthew 27:51).
It is important to understand that you need to grant the Holy Spirit access in order for Him to work in and through you. Mary gave access for the Spirit of God to work through her when Angel Gabriel came to inform her of the birth of Christ (Luke 1:26-38). In a similar vein, your actions can grant other spirits access to your life; for example, engaging in immoral behaviour grants the spirit of immorality a right to operate in your life. In the place of prayer you can also give angels access to carry out the supernatural acts of God, as was seen in the case of Peter (Acts 12:5-9).
Conclusion
As an intercessor, you must intercede with the knowledge of the authority and access you have been granted by the Holy Spirit. Continuously give the Holy Spirit access to operate through you, and give angels access to operate in areas dominated by demons and the works of the devil — in hospitals, workplaces, homes and beyond — for deliverance and the furtherance of the gospel.
