"We're no longer under any religious system. Not that of the Old Testament, or any other. In the past, God-worshipers had to approach Him through a ritualistic system of sacrifice. But not anymore.
Christ is the final offering for sin; He offered "one sacrifice for sins for all time." So as we come to worship the Father, we aren't required to bring a sacrifice in an attempt to make us right with God. Jesus has already done that for us.
This truth is important to grasp because we consistently fail to live as we should live. And when we fail, the enemy is quick to condemn us, telling us we can't possibly be a worshiper after what we have done.
But those words are lies. We can always come back to God in worship, no matter where we've been or how far we've fallen.
How can that be?
Through Jesus Christ. His death has made it possible for us to be accepted by God. His cross has made our worship acceptable in the Father's sight. We can approach His throne of grace. Anytime. Anywhere.
That's why a deep awareness of the cross is almost always in my mind as I come to worship. And if it's not, the Holy Spirit puts it there. Fast."
Rick Painter
Worship Arts Pastor
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