The Blood of Jesus Opened the Way

This morning I was cruising through a few chapters of Hebrews, and was reminded about these great verses:

Hebrews 10:19-25 NIV:
[19] "Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, [20] by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, [21] and since we have a great priest over the house of God, [22] let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. [23] Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. [24] And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, [25] not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another---and all the more as you see the Day approaching."

What a great scripture to be meditating on during this final week of lent, the week where we remember the pains that Jesus went through that He might establish this new covenant in His blood. He forever opened the way for us into the Holy of Holies, into His presence, where He is now seated on the throne. It was His blood that cleanses us and washes us clean of all sin.

Let us hold fast to our faith! Let us encourage those who have lost interest or passion in their faith. Let us spur one another on in pursuit of the perfect one. Let us not give up meeting together, but continue to press forward together. Let us make our lives examples to the world of love, good deeds and faith in the one who set us free.

The Blood of Jesus made our life in God possible. It is His blood, that was freely poured out for all men, that paid the price for all our sins. It is because of this that Jesus is the only way to the Father. Let us remember and celebrate that which Jesus did for our sake this coming week.