His penetrating presence was not just all around me, but somehow He went through me. As I stood there, soaking in all His Glory, I realized I was residing in the Holy of Holies.
I was swept into the most inner sanctuary, the sacred place. There at church, pressing in, I poured out of myself, until I was empty. Empty of all the shame, the guilt, the heaviness, the broken heartedness, and filled with light....triumphant light. I felt as if the veil had been torn, and I was truly experiencing the goodness of the pure presence of God. He washed me in grace, mercy and forgiveness, and my day of atonement had arrived.
As I was ushered into His presence, the song, No Wonder by River Valley Church (video link) was playing. I want to share the lyrics with you. (I also want to let you know that you can purchase the song on itunes, google play and amazon. I listen to it on spotify as well.)
I see my Savior
With love in His eyes
His body broken
With no sin to hide
I see my Jesus
Eyes blind with blood
His face is crimson
His cry is love
No wonder we call You Savior
No wonder we sing Your praise
Jesus our hope forever
You made a way, You made a way
I see redemption
Ravage the grave
The triumph of Heaven
Christ Jesus our King
See the light tearing through the darkness
Hear the roar of the rugged cross
Jesus Christ You alone have saved us
We worship You now
So,
friends, we can now—without hesitation—walk right up to God, into “the
Holy Place.” Jesus has cleared the way by the blood of his sacrifice,
acting as our priest before God. The “curtain” into God’s presence is
his body.
So let’s do
it—full of belief, confident that we’re presentable inside and out.
Let’s keep a firm grip on the promises that keep us going. He always
keeps his word. Let’s see how inventive we can be in encouraging love
and helping out, not avoiding worshiping together as some do but
spurring each other on, especially as we see the big Day approaching.Hebrews 10: 19-25 The Message
