Friday, September 13, 2013

Unveiled Face

At the time of Christ's death on the cross, it says in Matthew 27:51 that the veil in the temple was torn from top to bottom. The veil divided the holy place from the most holiest place (Hebrews 9:3). Only the appointed high priest can enter the most holy place and it required a blood sacrifice. Now with the death and resurrection of Jesus, access has been granted to us.

When we surrender our lives to Christ, he removes another veil from our hearts. The veil that covers the hearts of many is unbelief as the god of this age tries to prevent Christ from being seen (2 Corinthians 3:18).

Paul writes, "So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord--who is the Spirit--makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image" (2 Corinthians 3:18, NLT). Only with an unveiled face can we see Christ and when we gaze upon Him, we are changed into His likeness.

Beloved, the Devil will try every way possible to prevent us from having a clear vision of Jesus. For instance, he will use bad experiences to paint Christ in a negative light. How can a loving God allow this to happen? Where was Jesus when you needed Him the most? In the end, he wants our minds to form a distorted image of Christ as being less than a glorious, victorious risen Savior. Sadly, many have a picture of Christ as being weak, anemic, unconcerned and disconnected. As a result, their Christian walk reflects it.

Remember, we are made in His image. Now, with the blood of Jesus, we can come boldly into the most holy place, with an unveiled face. No shame or pretense. God the Father sees the impress, a reflection, of His Son, on our faces. And we see His glory and our faces are radiant.

Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces. Psalms 34:5 (NLT)


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