Devotions For Lent – Day 21

The Man Behind the Curtain

“[Jesus] entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of His own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption.”             (Hebrews 9:12)

Read Hebrews 7:15-28.

There’s a scene in The Wizard of Oz where Dorothy and her friends are standing before the mysterious and great wizard. Smoke, fire, and thunder fill the space. The Tinman shakes in fear! That is until little Toto the dog pulls away a curtain revealing that the frightful wizard is no more than a man with a machine. “Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain,” the great wizard calls out. Too late!

Thank God we have much more than a fake wizard behind the curtain! We have a great High Priest who, unlike other priests who offered the blood of sacrificed animals, offers His own blood, securing our eternal redemption. Incorruptible! Imperishable! There behind the curtain is our great High Priest, who lives to pray for you (Hebrews 7:25). Think or write about some of the things you would like Jesus to take before the Father on your behalf today.

Prayer Starter:
You, O Christ, are my great High Priest. Your presence at the throne gives me confidence, especially right now in . . .