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Hebrews 9:11-14, But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that are now already here, he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made with human hands, that is to say, is not a part of this creation. He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption. The blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that they are outwardly clean. How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!

The old ways, the Old Covenant, with all its rules and pageantry offered no effective remedy for sin.  Jesus, on the other hand, provides the most effective remedy!  Jesus’ remedy cleanses our hearts and minds, offers forgiveness, and it only had to be done one time.  Unlike the Old Testament sacrifices, Jesus’ sacrifice was one time for all time.  How amazing is that? 

Through the New Covenant, Jesus purifies believers for service in the Kingdom.  Jesus came through a greater and more perfect tabernacle, which refers to his ministry in heaven.  Jesus’ work was far greater than the priests who served under the Old Covenant, trying to secure some kind of forgiveness for the sins of the people through the sacrifice of animals.  Jesus has in fact secured our eternal acceptance through the sacrifice of his own body.  His blood was offered as a perfect sacrifice as a way to atone for the sins of all people for all time.  It was effective and total.  Now, if we have accepted Jesus Christ as Savior, then God doesn’t see our sins but rather the blood of Christ shed on our behalf.

Let’s pray…Jesus, How incredibly thankful we are for your willingness to go to the cross for us.  Our acceptance is total and complete.  My acceptance is total and complete!  Thank you for your humility, your mercy, and your love.  Help me be even but a small reflection of that humility, mercy, and love in my own life.  More of you and less of me.  Amen.