Ok, so here goes “guest blog post week”. The first person up is @prudychick. I’ve been talking to her on twitter for quite a while and really enjoy her conversation. I hope you do, too. She loves Jesus and Starbucks so she’s good in my book. BTW you can find out more about her on her website, http://www.prudychick.com –
Adam

I’ve been trying to think on the cross more and the impact of it on my life. I can say with certainty that I would not be who I am if it weren’t for the work accomplished there.

The other day I was thinking of the cross and my thoughts turned toward the tearing of the veil in the temple. In Exodus God commanded that a veil be made and hung in the Tabernacle. Exodus 26:33 says “And you shall hang the veil from the clasps, and bring the ark of the testimony in there within the veil. And the veil shall separate for you the Holy Place from the Most Holy.” When Adam and Eve sinned in the garden they separated not only themselves but the rest of humanity from God’s presence. The veil was a tangible thing that reminded the Israelites of that separation. The only access to God they had was through another man.

At the crucifixion of Jesus separation from God was literally torn in two. Jesus death permitted us to enter His presence. Hebrews 4:16 says “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need..” Not only can we come into God’s presence we can are able to come in boldness. and confidence. We no longer have to go through a man who is just as sinful as we are to “talk” to God. We can go directly to Him.

Have you entered the throne room of God lately? Do you approach out of requirement or longing to be near Him? I challenge you to enter boldly. It is at the greatest price that we are able to.

(All verses ESV care of www.youversion.com)

Well, the winner is my sister. She’s not getting a shirt though because well… she’s my sister. So, the new name is (re)made on jackalopekid.com. So, NO MORE “jackalopekid thinking”. Yes, I’m keeping the domain jackalopekid.com because it’s me. I’m just changing the blog title. It’s a little different, but me likey. Got it? Have a good weekend y’all.

So, everytime I picture jackalopekid.com I think of you, the reader. This isn’t all about me because: one, this is about Jesus; two this is about relationships and three, you are the one reading this junk. So, please put your blog URL in the comment section below so others can check it. Once you check the different blogs, feel free to add a couple to your blogroll on your blog or your personal RSS feed. I guess it doesn’t matter what you really do with it, but there is always a blog that I find that is a gem just waiting to be seen. Peace