In what ways can we practically "enter the Most Holy Place" today? The Open Door Jesus Secured “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus” (Hebrews 10:19). The torn veil is not a metaphor; it was a literal act (Matthew 27:51) that established literal, continual access to God’s throne. How We Walk Through the Curtain Today • Prayerful Approach – “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence” (Hebrews 4:16). – Set aside unhurried time each day to speak and listen; pray aloud or in a journal to remind your heart you are truly before His throne. • Continuous Praise and Worship – “Through Jesus we have access by one Spirit to the Father” (Ephesians 2:18). – Sing, speak, or think words of adoration while driving, working, or resting; praise keeps the soul in the Holy Place. • Scripture Meditation – Jesus said, “Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth” (John 17:17). – Read slowly, repeat aloud, and personalize verses; God’s voice in His Word ushers you deeper into His presence. • Confession and Repentance – “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us” (1 John 1:9). – Keep short accounts with God; honest confession clears the conscience so you can draw near “with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith” (Hebrews 10:22). • Communion (Lord’s Supper) – Jesus’ command, “Do this in remembrance of Me” (Luke 22:19), renews focus on the blood that opens the way. – Partake thoughtfully, thanking Him for the covenant that grants entrance. • Gathered Worship and Fellowship – “Where two or three gather in My name, there am I with them” (Matthew 18:20). – Regular church attendance, corporate singing, shared Scripture reading, and mutual encouragement amplify awareness of His nearness. • Spirit-Led Obedience – “Walk by the Spirit” (Galatians 5:16). – Promptly obey inner nudges aligned with Scripture; obedience is stepping into the light where God dwells (1 John 1:7). Daily Rhythms That Keep the Doorway Clear • Morning dedication: verbally surrender the day, acknowledging His lordship. • Midday check-ins: brief pauses to re-center on Christ’s presence. • Evening reflection: thank Him for the day’s mercies, confess failures, celebrate victories. • Weekly Sabbath rhythm: set apart one day for extended worship, rest, and body-building fellowship. • Periodic fasting: sharpen spiritual sensitivity and declare dependence on the One inside the sanctuary. Linked Verses That Build Confidence • John 14:6 — Jesus is “the way” into the Father’s presence. • Hebrews 10:20 — the “new and living way” opened “through the curtain, that is, His body.” • James 4:8 — “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” • Hebrews 13:15 — “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise.” Live these practices in faith, and the promise holds: you are already welcomed beyond the veil, standing in the Most Holy Place with the living God. |
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