In a recent post I spoke about Beth discussing the details of the building of the tabernacle and how I was blown away that each detail bore such significance. I had read these passages many times before, or should I say, skimmed these passages that annoyed me with its detail on measurements and fabric and colour etc. I never knew that He was giving a heavenly pattern of His own dwelling in heaven. That detail escaped me. When Beth switched between Exodus/Leviticus/Numbers and Revelation, I was like.."Oh my goodness...whoa..." Then she went on to show how God is involved with all the details of our lives, in fact, He literally 'thought' it through. When a friend sent me an email detailing her medical condition and treatment and the 'what ifs' involved, it struck me, "Wow, God knows all these details that seem so insurmountable in its layers of complexity...He fashioned it in love for her...and He is able to save my friend absolutely..." In one way, this can be a very bitter cup to take...but I am rejoicing that my friend loves her Father and He loves her....
Well, Beth did it again, or should I say, God did it again through Beth. We were discussing the details He gave regarding the Holy of Holies and who had access beyond the veil. Only the High Priest could lift that veil to sprinkle the blood from the altar of sacrifice and meet with God at the mercy seat placed on the ark of the covenant. What did not strike me as forcefully as it did last Thursday was that the veil for us is/was Jesus Himself. When He was sacrificed on the Cross, that veil was torn from top to bottom, just as His Body was torn from top to bottom. Because of Him, we now have open access to intimacy with the Father, to meet with Him. Jesus' torn body was what gave me access to God. I really cannot explain the image that has been emblazoned in my soul. All I know is, I cannot comprehend as the song goes, "Why should He love me so...[whole song at end]. [For anyone reading this who is wondering what this woman is on about, I would really recommend you either take this study with your church or do it online with Lifeway] I simply cannot give all the gems of truth that has been imparted these past couple of weeks through Scripture that meant nothing to me before, but now evidences God's love for me.
Father, wow...thank You...I don't understand why...to have that privilege reserved for the High Priest..just because I have been sprinkled with the Blood of Your Son...I bow before You...Beth spoke of the progression..Holy...starting in service...Holy, Holy...beholding Your Son as the veil...and then Holy, Holy, Holy..when we shall see You face to face...just as the angels are singing to You right now, Holy, Holy, Holy..wow...Father..there is so much..thank You
Why Should He Love Me So
Robert Harkness
http://www.pwarchive.com/song.aspx?SongID=2310&v=1
Love sent my Saviour to die in my stead
Why should He love me so
Meekly to Calvary's cross He was led
Why should He love me so
Chorus:
Why should He love me so
Why should He love me so
Why should my Saviour to Cal - va - ry go
Why should He love me so
Verse 2:
Nails pierced His hands and His feet for my sin
Ne suffered sore my salvation to win
Meekly to Calvary's cross He was led
Why should He love me so
Verse 3:
O how He agonised there in my place
Nothing witholding my sin to efface
Meekly to Calvary's cross He was led
Why should He love me so
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