Beside Still Waters

THE VEIL

BY RUSANNE JOURDAN

The veil was torn from top to bottom on that day

The earth shook, the darkness came and it appeared Christ was dead

The veil that separated was ripped for us to walk right in

Into the throne room

Into a relationship with God

Into a new way of life and an eternal life to come

The veil separated, blocked and kept hidden

The veil we can wear separates us from the radical, never-ending, never-surpassing love God has for us

The veil we can wear attempts to hide us from the forgiven sin and shame of our past

The veil can masquerade as a false means of protection

The veil can get thicker and heavier as time goes by

Wearing it each day can create a burden too heavy for one to walk in the freedom and joy our Father plans for us

So decide today, sister

Take a deep breath in of God’s wind of worship Beat on the drum of His blessings to be

And lift the veil and lift your voices

Singing Praises to thee

No more hiding

No more shame

No more living behind the wall and shadow of the veil

Come forward

Come free

Come home

To where He calls you to be

The veil has dropped to the floor beneath and behind you

Come sister

He is holding your hand gently yet tightly, never letting go

Ready to take you toward all He has for you!