The most precious possession that one can have, is the gift of fellowship with God. It is a gift, because it is apart of His grace.
"Within the Old Testament tabernacle, was a thick veil, that served as a separator, a dividing barrier, between God and the people. Beyond this, the tabernacle was sanctified, and set apart as a holy place. This spared the people, from an outbreak from God, that would have destroyed them (Exodus 33:5) Also, the Tabernacle was a place of sacrifice, so that the sins of the Israelites could be atoned for. While the solution was not permanent, it did facilitate communion between God, and His people. (Bible.org)
When Jesus was crucified, that thick veil was rent, from top to bottom, telling, that now, all people, Jews & Gentiles, who are in Christ, can come boldly, to the throne of Grace. We can have access to God, now and forever.
And then the question comes: Why don't we want to take advantage of this precious opportunity? Why are we so focused on other things? worldly things, that we do not draw near to God?
Yes, in times of trial, we feel the need to, but why not all the time?
We are to come before God with a sincere heart, in full assurance of faith.
As a people who have been made clean from our evil consciences, and bodies that (at baptism) have been cleansed. Every part of us, is set right, to have fellowship with a holy, righteous, loving, and powerful God.
As the song says: "People Need The Lord!" We need to draw near to Him, and to keep ourselves near to Him. To abide with Him, all of our lives. It is a gift that has more benefits that we can imagine.
Thank you Lord Jesus, for making this happen for us! GP
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