DCLM Daily Manna Friday, June 17 2022
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TEXT: LEVITICUS 16:1-19
KEY VERSE: “And the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto Aaron thy brother, that he come not at all times into the holy place within the vail before the mercy seat, which is upon the ark; that he die not: for I will appear in the cloud upon the mercy seat” (LEVITICUS 16:2).
DCLM Daily Manna Friday, June 17, 2022, OUTLINE
At the entrance to an Abbey in Yorkshire, there are three steps near the chancel door. One of black marble, symbolising sin; one of red marble, picturing the blood of Jesus; and one of white marble, indicating cleansing by the precious blood of Jesus.
In our text, God told Moses to inform Aaron, the high priest not to frequent the Holy of Holies in the Tabernacle. This is where the ark of the covenant of God is placed, and above it is the mercy seat where God speaks to His people, Israel. The high priest was required to go into this most holy place once in a year with a series of offerings made with animal blood to make atonement for Israel and the priests that ministered in the Tabernacle. He was required to come with a censer full of hot coals from the altar, with incense, to burn in the holiest place, while sprinkling the blood of the atonement. Other requirements include washing himself with water before and after going in, and putting on his high priestly garments.
Today, we have unrestrained access to God through the Lord Jesus Christ, our King and High Priest. We are not to come trembling like it was in the Old Testament, but boldly into the presence of God, to obtain mercy and find help at the hour of need (Hebrews 4:14-16).
We should not act rudely in God’s presence because of the benefits of the New Testament. As His covenant children, seeking God in the secret place of prayer will grant us more access to the provisions of heaven.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Come boldly into His presence.
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