“Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split.” Matthew 27:51
“On this mountain the Lord of hosts will make for all peoples
a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wine,
of rich food full of marrow, of aged wine well refined.
And he will swallow up on this mountain
the covering that is cast over all peoples,
the veil that is spread over all nations.
He will swallow up death forever;
and the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces,
and the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth…
It will be said on that day,
‘Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might save us.
This is the Lord;..
let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.'” Isaiah 25:6-9
“Since we have such a hope, we are very bold, not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face so that the Israelites might not gaze at the outcome of what was being brought to an end… To this day, when they read the old covenant, that same veil remains unlifted, because only through Christ is it taken away. A veil lies over their hearts. But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed… We all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. This comes from the Lord, the Spirit… God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 3:12-16,18; 4:6
In the Scriptures, different veils were used for different purposes, from depicting the humble modesty and honor of a bride before her groom to the sacred guarding of the Holy of holies, a veil of sorrow to the veil of unbelief. The mystery depicted represents an even more exquisite mystery of the Lord’s purposes through history, shrouded, announced, and revealed. All that was intentionally and rightly hidden would be uncovered at the crucifixion for glorious good. (Exodus 26:31-35; Leviticus 16:2-3; Hebrews 10:19-20)
Though at Calvary the temple veil was rent, we still experience aspects of veiling in many areas of life. Those without Christ lie behind a veil of unbelief, unable to make their own way to God. Yet, because of Jesus, by grace they can believe, and we can pray for the veil to be lifted. A veil of confusion can make it hard to understand God’s ways or discern His paths. Yet, the Holy Spirit sent by the resurrected Christ leads us into all truth and illuminates God’s word for us. The veil of sorrow and sighing experienced here below is weighty, seeming at times too heavy to bear. Yet, the Lord promises all tears will one day vanish, being swallowed up in victory. (John 14:26; 1 Corinthians 15:55-58; 1 Timothy 2:5; Revelation 21:4)
What veil presently darkens our way, understanding, or faith? Would we claim the Jesus’s power to remove the veil on healing, contentment, peace? Would we rejoice as His bride and behold Him with no shame, and full love, to take on His countenance? And how will we unveil Christ for others? (Numbers 6:24-26)
Lord, help me live in the freedom and joy for which You died.
As the rain and snow 