Holy

 And he measured the length of the room, twenty cubits, and its breadth, twenty cubits, across the nave. And he said to me, "This is the Most Holy Place."
Ezekiel 41:4 ESV
https://bible.com/bible/59/ezk.41.4.ESV

In the old testament, the Most Holy Place was a defined space, an epic area at the heart of the temple of God in Jerusalem. The priests could only enter this place through the sacrificial shedding of blood. This is a picture of how things work even in this new covenant age.

The blood of bulls and goats cannot usher us into God's Most Holy presence. Only the blood of God's eternal Son Jesus can do that. One of the great mysteries of the Christian faith is that the immortal Lord Jesus died for the likes of sinners like us.

In the new covenant, the Most Holy Place isn't some geographical location in some 'Holy Land'. The bodies of those who trust in Jesus become temples of the Holy Spirit. We need to make sure we are holy as God is Holy.

Just as old covenant priests would intercede for people in the Most Holy Place, so new testament believers pray for unbelievers in their hearts. As temples of the Holy Spirit, people should be able to encounter God Himself when they meet us. We mustn't hide the light of Jesus within ourselves, but let it shine out for all to see.

'Most Holy God, thank You for the amazing privilege of being able to come into Your perfect presence and to worship You. May we be holy temples for Your Majesty and praise, in Christ's name, amen'

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