The more I study the Word of God, the more I continue to be humbled and, at the same time, completely blown away by the reality of what is. As I read the Old Testament, I see where God wanted to be available to people…..and yet, it was difficult. I note that God resided in the Most Holy Place, and priests were necessary to stand in the place of the masses and enter the Holy of Holies to commune with God. Only the priests, after much purification, could enter the Presence of God on the behalf of themselves and others. There were only certain times and seasons when this access was available. I see where the Holy Spirit was, at God’s direction, poured out upon kings and prophets and those that God marked to lead His people. Wisdom and direction came through these whom God had chosen. Other times wisdom came through the casting of lots or through dreams and visions. Everything in the Old Testament seemed…..complex. But then…….Jesus! Oh, the wonders of what He accomplished on our behalf