Of all the items Moses was instructed to make and place in God’s temple, one was notably missing. There were tables and candlesticks, altars and basins, etc. but nowhere was there a chair.
This suggests the Old Testament sacrifices were never finished. Each year, each month, each day, and throughout the day another sacrifice was required, another sin needed atoning. The priests were never allowed to sit.
But Jesus brought a new priesthood. When he offered himself, the work was finished and he sat down.
“Every priest goes to work at the altar each day, offers the same old sacrifices and never makes a dent in the sin problem. Christ made a single sacrifice for sins, and that was it! Then he sat down right beside God and waited for his enemies to cave in. By that single offering, he did everything that needed to be done for everyone who takes part in the purifying process.” – Hebrews 10:11-14 (Message)
We don’t need a constant reminder of our sins, Jesus on the cross took our sins away and we can rest in him as if they were never there in the first place.
How would things be different if you believed Jesus really did remove all your sins forever?
Andrew Farley asks it this way,
“What position are you in with regards to your sins? Are you standing up, running around, and trying to make up for them? Attempting to get forgiven, to get cleansed? Or are you seated with Jesus in a relaxed position? Do you realize that your Savior has taken them away once all?” – The Naked Gospel, page 145
What father hasn’t tried to share a joy with his son?
Matthew 8:23-26
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