June 4

Since therefore, brethren, we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus---let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Hebrews 10:19, 22a.

Oh the joy of entering into Your holy place! The veil has been torn so that even I may enter. The blood of Jesus has made it so. You have given me a new heart; one that is sprinkled clean from the stains of the world system—one that is continually in tune with Jesus. Let me listen to that new heart with a purpose to follow You more closely and to proclaim Your life to the world.

Left to my own resources I would carry a guilty heart before You. The joy would be gone as I dwelled in my own condemnation. But there is no condemnation in Christ. Your Spirit has set me free. Let me see Your hand in all that I do and say. Let me trust in Your guidance and grace alone. I can call on You as a friend and companion, for there is an intimate bond between us in Your holy place. Thank you, Jesus. Amen.
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