Today's short thoughts come from the passage of scripture found in Hebrews 9:23-24 where the author writes, "Therefore it was necessary for the copies of the things in the heavens to be cleansed with these, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. For Christ did not enter a holy place made with hands, a mere copy of the true one, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us."
Again, the Hebrew author is inspired to write of that which is better in Christ. In these verses we see an emphasis on the origin of the "holy place" in which Christ entered and the better sacrifice that He offered. The earthly tabernacle is described as a "mere copy of the true one". Without a doubt this "holy place made with hands" had great significance and was ordained by God. But its significance was based on what it represented, what it was a copy of; heaven itself.
Where no other high priest could have ever entered, Jesus entered the very throne room of God to offer a better sacrifice. Into heaven itself, Jesus appeared in the very presence of God with an all sufficient sacrifice. And how can we not marvel at the last words seen in today's passage? "For us" the writer declares under divine inspiration. Yes, for you and for me. Praise God!
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