How can we daily "enter the holy place" as Hebrews 10:20 suggests? The New and Living Way Opened “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His flesh” (Hebrews 10:19-20). • The “curtain” torn is Christ’s body; access is permanent, not symbolic (Matthew 27:51). • Entrance is not occasional—“confidence” implies a daily, ongoing privilege (Ephesians 2:18). Our Part: Entering Daily “Let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith” (Hebrews 10:22). • Draw near—an intentional move, not passive. • Sincere heart—no pretense; honesty before God (Psalm 62:8). • Full assurance—faith anchored in Christ’s finished work (John 19:30). Practices That Keep Us in the Holy Place 1. Word-Centered Meditation ‑ “Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you” (Colossians 3:16). ‑ Read, rehearse, and personalize Scripture each morning and throughout the day. 2. Confession and Cleansing ‑ “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive” (1 John 1:9). ‑ Keep short accounts; hidden sin stifles intimacy (Psalm 66:18). 3. Worship and Thanksgiving ‑ “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise” (Psalm 100:4). ‑ Sing, speak, or write gratitude lists; worship tunes the heart to heaven. 4. Prayerful Communion ‑ “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence” (Hebrews 4:16). ‑ Converse with God through adoration, petition, and listening silence. 5. Spirit-Led Obedience ‑ “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh” (Galatians 5:16). ‑ Immediate obedience keeps fellowship unbroken (John 14:21). Guarding Against Drift • Resist condemnation—our boldness rests on blood, not performance (Romans 8:1). • Reject complacency—daily habits protect against coldness (Revelation 2:4-5). • Refuse distraction—simplify schedules to prioritize time in His presence (Luke 10:41-42). Living Out the Privilege • Offer your body “as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God” (Romans 12:1). • Serve others from the overflow of God’s nearness (Hebrews 13:15-16). • Anticipate the ultimate face-to-face communion the present access foreshadows (Revelation 21:3). |
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