Come On In!

In the Old Testament, GOD established a means whereby the sins of the nation of Israel could be “covered over” by a once-a-year event performed by the High Priest. On the Day of Atonement, the High Priest would take the blood of the required sacrifice and go behind the huge veil in the tabernacle and later in the temple and offer it up to GOD in the Most Holy Place. This act could only be carried out by the High Priest and on only one specific day a year. The general population of people had no direct access to GOD, it was only through the priest.

Today, that’s all different. Scripture tells us: “when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom” (Mt 27:50-51). At that moment, and from that moment on, access into the presence of GOD was granted to all humanity, through the sacrifice and shed blood of Jesus Christ.

For a better understanding, consider the words of the writer to the Hebrews: “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, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God” (He 10:19-22). The great priest he is referring to is Jesus Christ.

GOD is saying, “Come on in” to all peoples through Jesus Christ. You no longer need any man, priest, pastor, preacher, missionary, Mother Mary or anyone else to intervene for you or to be an intermediary for you—everyone is invited into the Lord’s presence by Jesus Christ.

Fact is, there is no human being who can get you there. Jesus paid the price. Jesus made the way. Stop trusting in rituals and deceits of the church that teach otherwise. Follow Jesus and answer the bidding of the Lord to “Come On In!” You can enjoy His presence and fellowship in a personal way through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Come on in!