He broke every barrier

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.