When the Veil was Torn

There was a divider a separator a veil that shielded a holy God from sinful people. God's eyes are too pure to look on evil and He cannot tolerate sin so the veil created a barrier to make sure man did not carelessly or irreverently enter God's presence. There were figures of cherubim embroidered onto the dividing curtain. These embroidered cherubim were the reminder of the cherubim God had placed east of the garden of Eden. Cherubim who had a flaming sword that turned every way to guard the way to the tree of life. The cherubim on the veil represented those who stood guarding the Holy of Holies the throne room of God.

In the East men expressed their sorrow by rending their garments. When Jesus hung on the cross and gave up His spirit crying, "It is finished!" the veil was torn from top to bottom. Access was gained into the Holy of Holies. "Shocked at the sin of man, indignant at the murder of its Lord, in it's sympathy with Him who is the true temple of God, the outward symbol tore its holy vestments from top to bottom." Spurgeon

"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, his body---let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith." (Hebrew 10:19-22) To understand somethings value you must understand the cost. Jesus gave Himself fully so that we could boldly enter into God's presence, "the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf." (Hebrews 6:19-20)

Jesus removed the veil. The shekinah glory with illumined the Holy of Holies was now accessible not only to the High Priest once a year but to all who by faith would draw near. And when we with unveiled faces behold the glory of the Lord we do not remain the same. We are, "changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord." (2 Cor. 3:18)

Lord Jesus like a bride looks at her groom may I look upon you with an unveil face.