DAILY?READINGS: 1 Samuel 16; Isaiah 55 to 56:8; Romans 2
For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands…but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us. Hebrews 9:24
The high priest of old, celebrating the Day of Atonement, entered the Holiest of all carrying a censor full of burning coals with his hands full of incense (Lev. 16:12-16). When he put the incense on the fire it emitted a cloud which covered the mercy seat, shielding him from the great glory cloud representing the presence of God, “lest he die”. What a contrast to our great High Priest who stands face to face, no cloud intervening. His saving work at Calvary is now fully accomplished. Marvel of marvel, it is “for us”. —Drew Craig
Without a cloud between; to see him face to face;
Not struck with dire amazement dumb, but triumphing in grace.
—Albert Midlane