When God told His people to build the tabernacle, He created a living object lesson about their relationship with Him: God is with His people – as pictured by the glory cloud. Yet God is apart from His people; His holiness separates Him from sinners – like us. The veil of the temple – an echo of the tabernacle – was a profound reminder of the uncrossable chasm between God and man. That veil established in the minds of God's people the reality of His apartness... that He is an unapproachable light, save for the specific means of fellowship God Himself provides. The whole system of sacrifices carried out meticulously by the priests daily, and the high priest annually, had been that means of approaching God. But now, through the work of Christ at Calvary, the way to God is open – once, forever, for all who trust in Jesus! I look forward to our time together this Sunday as we consider the miracles that accompanied Jesus' death at Calvary, and the miracle of lasting nearness to God.
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Steve Massey is the pastor of Hayden Bible Church of Hayden, Idaho. He also writes about matters of faith for The Spokesman-Review of Spokane, Wash., where he previously worked as an editor and reporter. He and his wife, Pam, have two grown children, Jake and Sarah.
