Behind the veil

This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil, where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek. – Hebrews 6v19-20

It is amazing the little nuggets that are packed into the word of God. In the context of all that Jesus has done for us we have this little note that He ‘enters the Presence behind the veil…’ This of course refers to the veil in the temple that separated the Holy Place from the Holy of Holies.

In the Old Testament no one could enter into God presence except the High Priest and he only entered once a year. He did so to make what amounted to a temporary atonement for the sins of the people. Everyone else was excluded.

That is all different now. Jesus entered into the Holy of Holies as He tore down that middle wall of partition. He gave us access to the One behind the veil. He is the One eternal High Priest who ever intercedes for us.

Praise God that he gave us access to the One behind the veil!