my soap journal

Scripture:

Ezekiel 42-44 is a description of the holiness of God’s temple, set apart for only a few to be in its presence.  Revelation 22 describes the holiness of God’s eternal kingdom where all will be invited, and those who come will live together with God.

Observation:

What a striking difference.  The temple God describes and the surrounding restrictions about who may be in His presence and in what manner points to the pure holiness of God as well as the magnitude of our sin.  Combine this picture with the kingdom God offers to those following Christ points to the magnitude of Jesus’ sacrifice.  In Christ, we are made perfect, we are made holy.

Application:

Christ’s sacrifice and my acceptance of this gift means I owe him everything.  Not in an indebted sense, but from a wellspring of gratitude.  The passage to heaven – to a place of absolute purity – is incredible for a sinner like me.  The permission and ability to see the face of God (Rev 22:4) is unprecedented but for a scant few.

Prayer:

Lord, thank you for the sacrifice you made so I can stand in your presence.  Let my life reflect this gratitude.