Enter the Holy of Holies

But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) he entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption.

─ Hebrews 9:11-12 ESV

The inner chamber of the sanctuary in the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem, separated by a veil from the outer chamber, is referred to as the Holy of Holies. It’s considered a most sacred place, reserved for the presence of God. Only the High Priest can enter, and only once a year, on the Day of Atonement, after very carefully performing the specific ceremonial cleansing.

“But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) he entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption (Hebrews 9:11-12 ESV).

Before Christ, animals were sacrificed as a substitute. Through faith and obedience, God cleansed them from sin, and made them ceremonially acceptable according to Old Testament law. But Christ’s willingness to exchange His sinless life for our sinful nature, transforms our lives and hearts, and makes us spiritually clean on the inside.

Through God’s grace and mercy, you don’t have to work to make yourself good enough for God to accept you. Rules and rituals have never cleansed people’s hearts, it was the obedience to do what God asked that made them new.

By Jesus’ blood alone:

1. Your conscience is cleansed.
2. You are free from death’s sting.
3. You are equipped and empowered to live for and serve God.
4. You are free from sin’s power.

As a child of God, His presence resides within you. You can come boldly into the Holy of Holies, the very presence of God any time you want.

Today’s One Thing

If you experience guilt because you don’t feel good enough for God, look at Jesus’ death and what it means to you. He can heal your conscience and deliver you from the frustration of trying

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