Mark 15:38 (NKJV) 38 Then the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.
As Jesus took His last breath and died, there were many things that happened all at once.
The Bible says that the earth shook, the skies were darkened and rocks were split. But there was one other very significant thing that took place at that same moment; The veil of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom.
Why was that so significant? Let’s take a look and see.
The veil of the temple was used to separate God’s presence from man. The only people who were allowed to enter into the holy of holies were the priests. Every so often, a priest would go through a series of cleansing rituals to make him clean.
After going through those rituals, the priest would approach God inside of the holy of holies. If he had prepared properly, he would do what needed to be done and make his way back out. But if something had been missed, and he was unclean, he would die and have to be pulled out by a rope that was tied around his waist!
But when Jesus died and the veil of the temple was torn in two, it meant that God was now accessible to us! We no longer need priests to go to God for us. In fact, not only can we approach God directly, but we can approach Him boldly!
Hebrews 4:16 (NKJV) 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
We are no longer isolated from God. We have direct access to Him through Jesus. And we can go to Him at any time, even approaching Him boldly.
So take your needs to Him today. Don’t depend on someone else to do it for you. Talk to Him. Listen to Him. And most of all, trust Him and obey Him!
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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