I wonder how many of us today are “first section holy place” Christians? We’re busy performing the external rituals of Christian looking activities: attending church, doing a Bible study, volunteering, tithing, etc., but we’re not embracing the internal Christian life. The way to true communion with God has been opened, and it’s just feet away, but we’re too busy with our heads down in all our rituals to truly commune with God who is now within reach in the second section – the MOST Holy Place! Lift up your head! See that God is there. Nothing you’re doing in the first section will perfect your conscience...only in drawing near and being in God’s presence will your internal life be cleansed and perfected. “Yes, but, doing my Bible study/attending church/volunteering draws me near to God!” Nope. No. Wrong. None of those things draw you near to God. They may give you a good feeling inside. They may encourage you, challenge you, steady you...but only one thing draws you near to God...Jesus. Jesus tore down that curtain, made the way, cleared out the need for the first section and gave you full access to God. That’s why it’s so important to truly center any and all activities we do on Jesus. Embrace life as a second section Christian today! Live in the Holy of Holies! Commune with God and everything else will find its purpose.
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