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Then Satan answered Yahweh, and said, "Does Job fear God for nothing? Haven't you made a hedge around him, and around his house, and around all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. But put forth your hand now, and touch all t... -
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However you are just in all that is come on us; for you have dealt truly, but we have done wickedly; neither have our kings, our princes, our priests, nor our fathers, kept your law, nor listened to your commandments and your testimonies with which you did testify against them. For they have not ser...
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The Torn Veil
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Jesus cried again with a loud voice, and yielded up his spirit. Behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from the top to the bottom. The earth quaked and the rocks were split. Matthew 27:50'51 WEB.
Under the old covenant, the high priest entered a room in the temple called the "Holy of Holies" once a year on Yom Kippur. The Day of Atonement. The ark of the covenant was kept there. The manifest presence of God dwelt above the mercy seat. No one but the high priest was ever allowed to enter this inner room. The "Holy of Holies" was a perfect cube. Its height, width, and length were all about fifteen feet.
There was a thick veil (curtain) the high priest had to pass through to do this. The curtain had many layers and formed a maze for the high priest to enter. Early Jewish tradition describes the outer veil as thick as a man's hand (about four inches), sixty feet tall, and thirty feet wide. It was so heavy that it took three hundred priests to manipulate it. The curtain was renewed each year and was said to be strong enough that if horses were tied to each side of it, they could not pull it apart.
The veil was a barrier between a sinful man and a Holy God. If someone had stumbled in there unprepared, they would have fallen dead in His presence. The manifest presence of God was shielded from mankind by this thick curtain. The veil. Only after careful preparation, the high priest could enter the Holy of Holies and make atonement for the people's sins once a year.
When Jesus was crucified, the temple's veil was torn from top to bottom. God reached down and simply pulled it open. This allows us to enter directly into the Lord's manifest presence. Jesus atoned for our sin. We can now enter into the Lord's presence wherever we are. Whether in a hospital, a prison, or home, the Lord's door is now open for those who want it. The perfect sacrifice of Jesus on the cross atoned for our sin. It removed the barrier that separated us from God's presence. Those who were once forbidden are now welcome.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray I experience more of Your presence in my life. Please help me walk closely with You and to live a life pleasing to You. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: Ladies, today is Thankful Thursday at the "Ladies in Distress" group (our RHM women's group)! You are welcome to join in our weekly sharing of thankfulness for the Lord's presence and any blessings you may have experienced, big or small! "Ladies in Distress" is a private group, so if you have any problems joining, just post anywhere and we will help you :). Here is the link: Ladies in Distress> You can subscribe to our daily devotional here <
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AMEN. Heavenly Father, i Thank You for Your presence in my life. I need You Lord always. AMEN
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Amen. Yes Lord I need to walk more closely with you every second of every day. Renew my mind. Give me a Rehma word. Open my ears so I can hear You clearly. In the Name of Jesus Christ.
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Heavenly Father, I pray I experience more of Your presence in my life. Please help me walk closely with You and to live a life pleasing to You. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Amen , God Bless Everyone !!!
Thank You for Your sacrifice Lord Yeshua. Praise be to You,bless Your holy name!
Thank you, Jesus! Amen
I am so grateful for what our Lord has done for us to be able to experience Gods' presence. Thank you Pastor for a message welled received.
Amen! Thank you Jesus! Thank you God that the Holy of Holies veil was torn when Jesus died for our sins. We can now come before you in the name of Jesus to present our case and ask for your help and mercy! Jesus thank you for willingly going to the cross for me! I pray all of this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior, amen!
I love this! Wonderful devoptional! thank you! God please put me exactly where you want me! Today I rescued a dog (with the rescue I work with) from being euthanized. I truly feel God has a purpose for me to help animals, more each month! God bless you all!
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Thank You Lord Jesus for giving us access to the Father, for the attonment of our sins and removing the barrier. May my vision be totally cleared to follow the path prepared before me. Jesus I Love You so much.
Much love and blessings to you and Your family Pst. Dion Todd.
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