"Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, and having a High Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water." Hebrews 10:19-22
Today was a special day in church because we were invited to approach the cross.
This tactile symbol is an important one, for Jesus has prepared the way for us to walk straight to him. Before Jesus, there was a veil that separated the Holiest from the rest of the temple, and only priests could enter under very specific conditions. Jesus changed that for us, though, by offering himself as the ultimate sacrifice. Jesus brought us into the Holiest so that we may be joined together in holiness.
The three day period observing the death of Christ can be one of intense reflection. We ask ourselves, "how can we ever repay God?" or, "why do we get so much grace?" This sort of reflection can lead us to respect and revere God more and understand a little bit more about the love we receive from God. However, sometimes it might frighten us that we are too unworthy of this grace. True, we are indeed unworthy, but God, the ultimate expression of love, loves us. God shows us unconditional love at all times.
Today, God has shown us unconditional love in the form of an invitation. We are invited to walk with Jesus into the Holiest so that we can experience the greatest of divinity. We are invited to walk in Jesus' footsteps. The only thing we need to do is accept the sacrifice that Jesus made for us. Today, and tomorrow, allow for this sacrifice to take root in your soul. Allow yourself to be comforted by the love that God shows to us. Allow yourself to ascend from the earth and walk right next to Jesus into the Holiest.
