"Therefore brothers, 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. . . let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed in pure water. . ." Hebrews 10:19-22

Unlike worshipers of old we no longer have to depend on sacrifices and priests to enter into worship with God. When Christ died to redeem mankind the veil of the temple was rent in two. No longer was there a veil separating the worshiper from his God. This rending of the veil opened the way for every worshiper to come by a new and living way straight into the divine Presence of God. No longer were there any restrictions placed on the worshiper. Christ has cleansed us from all unrighteousness, he has removed what once separated us from God. He has opened the door, let us enter in, let us draw near to Him and dwell in His presence. God wills that we should push on into His presence and live our whole lives there.

Father, thank You for making a way for us to enter into Your presence. You provided Jesus to pay the price that we might have the opportunity to live in Your presence always. The world wishes to pull us away from You, Lord; help us to live in Your presence for all eternity. Amen