The Pony Express was a privately-owned business that carried mail through an organized team of horseback riders in the mid 1800’s. Their circuit of travel spanned from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California. The cost to send a letter was a pricey $2.50 per ounce. Although this popular concept revolutionized communication it was a short-lived venture. This iconic business was only in operation for sixteen months (April 3, 1860-November 18, 1861). When the telegraph line connected the two cities, the service was no longer needed.

Communication has come a long way since those days. Where it used to take a team of horseback riders to hand-deliver a message over a two-week period, we now can instantly send a message to the other side of the world through email, text messaging, or social media. Those riders would be amazed to see how advanced we’ve gotten at connecting with others.

However, long before the telegraph or telephone, we were able to tell God: instantly, spontaneously, and without interruption. The priesthood of the believer permits us to gain immediate access to the throne of grace. We can communicate with God anytime, anywhere, at no cost at all. We can talk to Him personally without the aid of a preacher, prophet, priest, or even a pony.