What does "confidence to enter the Most Holy Place" mean for daily prayer life? Reading the Text “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,” (Hebrews 10:19) The Old Picture: A Curtain and One High Priest • Temple layout: outer courts → Holy Place → Most Holy Place (behind the thick curtain) • Only the high priest could enter, only once a year, and only with blood (Leviticus 16) • Anyone else, any other day, would die if he tried to step in The New Reality: A Door Flung Wide Open • Jesus’ crucified body is called “the new and living way opened for us through the curtain” (Hebrews 10:20–21) • His blood forever satisfies God’s demand for atonement • Result: full legal right to walk straight into God’s throne room at any moment What “Confidence” Means • Not cockiness, but settled assurance based on Christ’s finished work • Includes: – Freedom from fear of rejection (Romans 8:1) – Freedom from self-made rituals to earn access – Freedom to speak openly, honestly, even boldly (Ephesians 3:12) Daily Prayer Life Transformed • Constant Access – Pray while driving, washing dishes, sitting in meetings—He is always available • Bold Requests – “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16) • Honest Confession – Nothing to hide; the blood already covers every sin (1 John 1:9) • Expectant Listening – The veil is gone, so wait in His presence for guidance (John 10:27) • Unbroken Fellowship – Even mundane tasks become opportunities for worship (1 Corinthians 10:31) Putting It into Practice Morning: • Begin by recalling, “I’m standing in the Most Holy Place right now because of Jesus.” • Thank Him aloud for His blood and invite His direction for the day. Midday: • When stress hits, whisper, “Throne of grace,” and bring the need immediately. • Claim promised mercy and wisdom before reacting. Evening: • Review the day with Him—confess, celebrate, submit tomorrow. • Rest knowing you remain inside the veil even while you sleep (Psalm 4:8). Supporting Passages to Anchor the Habit • Ephesians 3:12 – “In Him and through faith in Him we may enter God’s presence with boldness and confidence.” • 1 John 5:14 – “And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.” • Hebrews 7:25 – “Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.” Living Near the Throne Because the curtain is forever torn, daily prayer is no longer a tentative knock on a locked door. It is the child of God walking straight into the Father’s presence, heart wide open, confident that the welcome is sure and the help is ready. |
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