Matthew 27:51 “At that moment the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook, rocks split apart…”
I want to share a testimony of this verse which I believe will give insight to many problems within the lives of God’s people today.
I can remember living a life of spiritual discipline and sanctification. Like a Jew, I had consecrated myself to God, following a specific ritual to enter his holy presence. I didn’t realize it at the time, I thought I was “guarding” my relationship with God. I would not watch “worldly” music, movies, or games. I would pray, offering myself as a sacrifice to god and cleanse myself of all sin and any “worldly” influence. When I surrendered it all, those were my sacrifices. I kept his presence behind a curtain because I was not worthy to enter it if I had not prepared myself. Deep within, I was afraid to lose his presence, afraid to not be fully prepared and be struck down dead spiritually, and afraid to experience sorrow in the process. I struggled with these things day by day until one day during a worship service, I read a specific verse which said
“You tore the veil, you made a way, when you said that it is done!”
In that moment, I realized that it was not my sacrifices of praise or the ritual cleansing of avoiding anything worldly that brought me into his presence. It was by the death, the blood, and life of Jesus Christ which tore the curtain of his presence and unleashed the holy spirit to all who believe in him. I was completely free from living that old life. I realized that I had made priestly garments for myself and tried to cleanse myself, but after that divine revelation, I had spiritually taken them off and chose to be clothed in humility and thankfulness. I could then freely say by the holy spirit living in me “Hallelujah!”
I’m reading your story. Yes i agree with u all way that true… Right no need to watch bad awful things kind of like evil doing. Keep away. Don’t pay attention. Just show how love about God and Jesus are very awesome. Want to be saved, go to heaven..Yes true..What i feel is so beautiful u feel admit this here and show yourself strong, stand up..Thanks your sharing..Keep going to prayer.
Praise The Lord!!! God is so faithful to show us anything that separates us from Him as we grow closer to Him seeking His will! It is so amazing how He changes our minds. HALLELUJAH!!!
Thank you so much for sharing your testimony! I’ve been facing the same thing for over a year now. I understand how hard it is especially when we are constantly surrounded by it but then I’m reminded that my salvation isn’t dependant on my good works but by his grace and He’s so generous and filled with love that he doesn’t distance himself but instead reaches for us! praise Jesus for his amazing love!