Matthew 27:51 – “And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom.”
No small miracle was performed in the tearing of so strong and thick a curtain; but it was not intended merely as a display of power—many lessons were contained in it. The old law of ordinances was put away and, like a worn-out garment, torn and set aside.
When Jesus died, the sacrifices were all finished, because they were fulfilled in Him; and therefore the place of sacrifice, the temple, was marked with a clear sign of this change. With the curtain torn, all the hidden things of the old dispensation became apparent: The mercy-seat could now be seen, and the glory of God gleaming above it. By the death of our Lord Jesus we have a clear revelation of God, for He was “not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face.”
Life and immortality are now brought to light, and things that have been hidden since the foundation of the world are displayed in Him. Therefore access to God is now permitted and is the privilege of every believer in Christ Jesus. It is not just a small opening through which we may peer at the mercy-seat, but the tear reaches from the top to the bottom.
It’s a brand new day! Keep enjoying Kharis!
Pastor Josh Laryea