Matthew 27:32-66

27:51 "And behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth shook and the rocks were split."

Climactic events marking the death of Christ. The symbolism in the tearing of the veil is immense.

This is cool because we just got done reading in Leviticus about the specifications for the elements of Jewish worship, including the veil. The priests of the Jews were the liaisons to God. They presented the sacrifices and petitions of the people to God in the place where He dwelt. But even in this mediator role, there was great care taken in not going past the veil. There was separation between us and God. Now there is no more separation (or at least there doesn't need to be).

The veil was torn in two! Access to God has been granted! God came and dwelt on earth amongst us! His Spirit will indwell us if we will trust in Him! How awesome is it that God who is above all and supersedes all cares enough to transcend to us on the most intimate level? God longs to be near us. Thanks to the veil, we can understand better just how much a trip it is for God to come as close to us as he has. Let's not take it for granted.

Lord, thank You for tearing the veil. Thank You for the sacrifice that brings You to me. Let me never take for granted the unhindered access I have to You. Help me to take advantage of that access more often.