The Value of a Torn Curtain

 

I hope this post I wrote way back on 3/2/2012 will minister to you:

 

““And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit.

At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two

from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks split.”

Matthew 27:50-51

 

“Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body,”

Hebrews 10:19-20

 

 

 

As we consider the subject of worship we must understand that the work Jesus accomplished on the cross by the shedding of His blood, cleanses us from sin.

But, as it also reveals in the scriptures above,

it also gave us access to the Holy of Holies.

What does that mean?

Verse 22 of the 10th chapter of Hebrews tells us we can now draw near to God. No longer is it necessary once a year for the High Priest to enter on our behalf.

Through the atoning work of Christ we have fellowship with the Father restored.

As we draw near in worship to God, we are assured that He will draw near to us.

You and I can know that intimate closeness with God that Adam knew in the Garden of Eden when he walked with God in the cool of the day.

Stop for a moment and consider that thought.

The God who created the universe made a way to restore fellowship with you.

He didn’t just make a way, He tore open the way!

So eager was God to restore His communion with you that His one and only Son gave up His life so that we might know eternal life.

When I think of the veil being torn from top to bottom I think of an EMT who tears the clothes of an accident victim to quickly render the necessary

lifesaving aid.

God “tore” the veil to bring us life!

I also think of the child who knows behind all that nice wrapping paper is the gift he has been waiting for so he eagerly, excitedly and quickly tears open the gift.

God is so much in love with you and I that He eagerly, excitedly and quickly tore that barrier away for the gift He longed for – restored fellowship with you and I.

So great is His love for us!

What is the value of a torn curtain?

In this case, it is truly priceless!