”The veil shall be a divider for you between the holy place and the Most Holy ” (Exodus 26 vs 33c). The veil mentioned is a type and shadow of Jesus Christ who bridges the gap between God and the sinful humanity.
It is only a son/heir of a family that knows the technique to
approach his earthly father, when an outsider seeks access to his father. In the same way, no one can gain access to God except through Jesus who is our ultimate mediator (1 Timothy 2 vs 5) and high priest(Heb 2 vs 17).
The primary reason God created us is to give him pleasure (Rev 4 vs 11). In giving Him pleasure, we must reflect Christ in every manner, part of which is functioning as a mediator and a priest be it in our homes, offices, communities or countries. We must mirror Christ in ALL of his character, because we have Zoe life in us. Life is not just about asking God for our immediate personal needs alone, God is too brilliant to create you and I for just that reason. We were born to do more, we are partakers of the global vision of God. Every decision and step taken in alignment with Him is for the global community. Don’t think you are irrelevant, instead, you’re part of the smallest or biggest molecule in the event of things that functions in the entire plan of God.
Hence, as a mediator or priest, how much time do you devote into Intercession?
Intercession is to be done for other families, communities, that lonely/poor individual, the nation you reside and other nations, industries, saints, unbelievers and the list goes on and on. The greatest connector God has initiated to Himself from creation is Jesus Christ, whom he has introduced to reconcile Man back to Himself. Since, He has already provided the connector, why don’t you take up your position/role as a mediator/priest and begin to make impact and change the world through your Prayers, you can be sure this gives God good pleasure.
Moses took up his own role and led about 3 million people across the desert to the promise land and that must have been a very hard task (having to deal with different characters, alongside their complaints and all) yet, he still interceded for the people (both the good and the bad) irrespective of their position or class. Who or what is God telling you or asking you to intercede for? Break forth and step up into that higher calling, don’t be a back bencher. You are created to do more!
Shalom 🕊️
Bimpe Lawal