"And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain (torn in two) from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake and the rocks rent."
At the moment Jesus died, "the veil of the temple was torn in two." It is a simple statement that is loaded with meaning. In the Old Testament tabernacle and temple a veil, or a curtain, shut off the Holy Place where God dwelt among His people from the view of everyone but the high priest, and he could only go in there once a year on the Day of Atonement. At the moment Jesus died, this curtain was ripped open, signifying that through Jesus we have direct access to God. Hebrews 4:15-16 illustrates the importance of this rent veil: "For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 16. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need." "Boldly" does not mean "brashly." It means to approach the "throne of grace" with confidence that when we approach it, we will be heard and God will answer. The torn veil means that we have access to God twenty-four hours a day every day. He never sleeps, and He is always available. It is a great comfort to me that when I wake up at odd hours of the night, and have difficulty going back to sleep, I can take that as an opportunity to pray. This is when a lot of my intercessory prayers (prayers for others) take place. This is why we do not have an excuse for prayerlessness. I will admit that it is easier to pray at some times than at others, but if I open myself up to God, even in those times, prayer comes easily. You do not have to be in certain posture to pray. You do not have to fold your hands under your chin. You do not have to change your voice to holy tones. Just talk to God and be honest with Him. Nothing in your life is hidden from God; therefore, you can talk to Him about your innermost problems. God will welcome your confession and will forgive you and help you to deal with whatever problem you might have.. Take advantage of the opportunity that the torn veil offers you! Bro. Joe
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