Read: Hebrews 12:18–24
Bible in a Year: Psalms 49–50; Romans 1
You have come . . . to the church of the firstborn. Hebrews 12:22–23
Even though it was just a replica, the tabernacle set up in
southern Israel was awe-inspiring. Built life-size and as close as
possible to the specifications laid out in Exodus 25–27 (without actual
gold and acacia wood, of course), it stood tall in the Negev desert.
When our tour group was taken through the “Holy Place” and into
the “Most Holy Place” to see the “ark,” some of us actually hesitated.
Wasn’t this the holiest place, where only the high priest was allowed to
enter? How could we enter it so casually?
I can imagine how fearful the Israelites must have felt as they
approached the tent of meeting with their sacrifices each time, knowing
that they were coming into the presence of the Almighty God. And the
wonder they must have felt, whenever God had a message for them,
delivered through Moses.
Today, you and I can come straight to God with confidence, knowing
that Jesus’s sacrifice has torn down the barrier between us and God
(Heb. 12:22–23). Each of us can talk to God any time we want, and hear
from Him directly when we read His Word. We enjoy a direct access that
the Israelites could only dream of. May we never take it for granted and
cherish this awesome privilege of coming to the Father as His beloved
children every day.
Thank You, Father, for this wonderful privilege that Jesus has given us, to be able to come before You knowing we have been forgiven and cleansed by Christ's blood. May we never forget how big a sacrifice it took.
Through prayer, we have instant access to our Father.
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