Have you entered in? (Hebrews 9:3)

Behind the second curtain was the second section called the most Holy of Holies (Hebrews 9:3)

The Author of Hebrews here describes to us the O.T tabernacle. This was the most holy place where the presence of God dwelt before Jesus. It was divided into two sections, the first being a place where the priest would enter in to perform their rituals and duties for the sins of the people. It had all of the furnishing; a lamp -stand, a table; and showbread of Presence.
The second section behind the curtain or veil, was the most Holy of Holies where the actual presence of God dwelt. If the high priests had any un- confessed or uncovered sins, they would instantly become dead guys, and had to be pulled out by a rope.

Jesus is our High Priest, and upon His sacrificial death on the cross, the curtain was ripped from top to bottom, providing us a direct passage to the most Holy of Holies without any fear of dying and needing to be lassoed like a running scared calf in the eyes of a cowboy.

Many Christians today however, only enter into the first section of the tabernacle, so to speak. They attend church with the lamp stand present, the table (alter) available, and the bread ready to be consummated, but they go no further then simple observation. Perhaps there is a deep intuitive concern of fear they may die? But there is nothing wrong with this, because after all, death is synonymous with Christianity.

But to think, that just by entering into the tabernacle and recognizing Jesus as the light and bread of life, thereby providing also an alter for self sacrifice , is good enough for an intimate relationship with God, it is not.
We must enter in through the torn veil and actually fellowship with God, with the provision Jesus had made for us. It starts in prayer with confession and adoration. This is where true transformation occurs, and where you can be excited to enter in to a deep and intimate quiet fellowship with God, a private session with the Creator. This secret place is where we find strength,enjoyment, encouragement, and direction.

I will never forget after my session as guest speaker at a convention one year, sitting and listening to one pastor speak about an old time preacher who once said this; 'prayer is like having an audience with God'!

Seek to labor in prayer today, and you just may find yourself entering into the most Holy of Holies. Now as you worship, thank Jesus for providing a way for you to enter in boldly, confess your sins, and make your requests be made known to God, and then...enjoy!