At that time I was standing between the LORD and you to declare to you the word of the LORD, because you were afraid of the fire and would not go up the mountain. And He said:
— Deuteronomy 5:5
The shortest distance between two points is not a straight lineāit's a middleman. And the more middlemen, the shorter.
— Ayn Rand
Not only is there no need of an intermediary through whom He would want you to speak to Him, but He finds His delight in having you treat with Him personally and in all confidence.