Barrier is something that
prevents access to a place. In the time of old, the Holy of Holies (the
earthly dwelling place of God’s presence) is only reserved
for the high priests. It is a place where the presence of God dwelled, therefore,
those who entered enjoyed the presence of God. Psalm 16:11 “You make
known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with
eternal pleasures at your right hand.”(NIV) Therefore, it was
those who had access to the Holy of Holies that
enjoyed most of the benefits that God’s presence brought. This can be said,
that there was barrier to God’s presence in the time of old.
In Mathew 27:51 “And behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two
from top to bottom; and the earth shook and the rocks were split.” The death of
Jesus on the cross brought freedom to every man because the barrier to God’s presence
was removed. And from that day on, every man has right to enter into God’s
presence and enjoy all benefits attached to God’s presence. Some of the
benefits include: good health, healings, deliverance, salvation, prosperity,
fruitfulness, long life, etc.
Despite the
fact that there is free access to God’s presence, there are self-imposed
barriers. These are barriers that one places in order to block the already opened
access. The major self-imposed barrier is sin.
Isaiah
59:2 “But your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and
your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He will not hear.” (AMP). Even
in the time of old, those who entered the Holy of holies must do so pure and
holy else there would be death. The same is applicable today; you must be pure
and holy to enjoy the benefits that are loaded with God’s presence.
Another self-imposed barrier is
ignorance Hosea 4:6 “my people are destroyed from lack of knowledge.” Because you
have rejected knowledge, I also reject you as my priests; because you have
ignored the law of your God, I also will ignore your children.” (NIV) Some do
not even have the understanding of God’s presence and do not know the benefits
attached to it. With the word of God comes knowledge, therefore you need to
deep yourself into God’s word. Read, study and meditate on the words and you
will acquire knowledge.
Why are you not having access to God’s
presence? If is sin, ask God to forgive you and give you a clean heart Isaiah
1:18 “Come now, let us reason together," says the LORD. "Though your
sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as
crimson, they shall be like wool.” If is ignorance, Bible is the foundation or
basis of knowledge, therefore enrich your life with God’s word daily.
Word
of encouragement:
Jesus has removed every barrier to your both physical and spiritual benefits,
therefore rejoice in the Lord knowing well that the trial and temptation will
not last. Romans 8:18 “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time
are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.”(ESV)
Prayer Point: Father removes every barrier
that the enemies have erected to prevent me from access my heavenly benefits in
Jesus name.
