Scripture to Read: Matthew 27:33–56
It is incredibly humbling to examine God’s Word and see what Christ went through on the cross for all mankind so everyone could be set free from sin's penalty and power. We must never forget that our Lord Jesus Christ willingly submitted to our Heavenly Father’s perfect will and laid down His life so everyone could have everlasting life. Christ’s willingness to endure the cross for all mankind and to endure the penalty for the sins of all mankind is the most amazing love ever given. When Christ finally died on the cross, we see in Matthew 27:51 that the veil in the temple separating the Holy place from the Holy of Holies was torn in two from top to bottom. The veil being torn apart is a beautiful picture of God the Father reaching down to man and opening up the Holy of Holies for everyone who willingly surrenders to Christ and follows Him as Lord. God also had Matthew record (in Matthew 27:52–53) that many of the saints, just like Lazarus, were raised from the dead. We do not know why they were raised from the dead, but it may have been that God raised them to go into Jerusalem (the holy city) to declare the resurrection of Christ on that first resurrection morning. What we do know for sure is that Christ’s death and His shed blood was the final payment required by our Heavenly Father for the complete cleansing of all sin for all time. Christ gave His all for us and we must give our all for Him.
Challenge & Application
Knowing the veil in the temple was ripped from top to bottom, how are you taking advantage of fellowshipping with God each day?
What did God reveal to you today about Himself and about what He’s done for you?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!