Living Beyond The Veil – Replacing The Cactus of Suffering With His Joy | Part 6
From Suffering to Joy: Embracing God's Promise of Healing and Restoration
By Warren David Horak
One of the most important messages for every believer.
We are created to be His temple, His dwelling place, filled with His glory.
We are called to live Life in the spirit and not the flesh. The flesh of worry, stress, anxiety and every kind of fear that torments us is not where we are supposed to live.
He has called us to live beyond the veil of our flesh, in the realm of His glory.
His glory is His righteousness, joy, peace and love that awaits to fill and satiate our souls, as we learn to live beyond the veil.
This is the victorious life of ruling and reigning that He has called us to.
Today we look at living beyond the veil in His glory no matter what is going around us.
Hebrews 6:19 This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil
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Introduction
Prepare to take off because this message has the power to transform your life.
This is one of the most crucial messages for a believer to understand and live by: living beyond the veil.
We are called to live beyond the veil.
Unfortunately, many Christians spend their time in the outer court when God wants us in the holy of holies, beyond the veil.
Beloved saints, today we embark on an extraordinary journey, a journey that will unveil the mysteries long hidden from the eyes of many.
We will unlock the keys to living a victorious, Spirit-filled life, breaking free from the shackles of complacency and stepping into the fullness of our inheritance – the glory of God.
For too long, the Church has been content with mere crumbs, settling for a taste of the divine when the Lord has set a lavish banquet before us.
It is time to rise up, shake off the dust of mediocrity, and embrace the glorious destiny that awaits us.
Today, we will uncover the truth that will set us free, a truth that has the power to transform our lives and usher us into the very presence of the Almighty.
The Veil: The Barrier to His Presence
"Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh." (Hebrews 10:19-20, NKJV)
Throughout the ages, the veil in the Tabernacle and Temple stood as a formidable barrier, separating man from the glorious presence of God.
Only the High Priest, under strict regulations, could enter the Holy of Holies once a year, and even then, it was a solemn and fearful occasion.
The veil represented the separation between the holy and the profane, the divine and the human.
Yet, in a magnificent display of love and redemption, when Jesus uttered those famous words, "It is finished," the veil was torn from top to bottom, signifying the removal of the barrier between God and man.
The way into the Holy of Holies was now open, and access to the Father's presence was granted to all who would believe in the name of Jesus.
Tragically, even today, many believers unknowingly reconstruct this veil through unbelief, worry, stress, and fear. These spiritual veils, woven by the enemy, separate us from the glory that resides within our born-again spirits, hindering us from experiencing the fullness of God's power, joy, and peace.
The Hour of Power: Entering and Abiding in His Presence
To experience this glorious transformation, we must learn to enter and abide in His presence.
The Hour of Power is a pattern of prayer designed to lead us into the Holy of Holies, where we can encounter the living God and be saturated with His glory.
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1. The Altar of Burnt Offering: Surrender and Repentance
At the altar, we lay down our lives, crucifying our flesh with its passions and desires. We repent of our sins, confessing our failures and seeking forgiveness through the precious blood of Jesus. It is here that we surrender our will to His, acknowledging that we are not our own, but have been bought with a price.
"Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's." (1 Corinthians 6:20, NKJV)
2. The Laver: Cleansing by the Water of the Word
After repentance, we come to the laver, where we are washed by the water of the Word. As we meditate on the Scriptures, our consciences are cleansed, and we are made ready to enter the Holy Place.
"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word." (Ephesians 5:25-26, NKJV)
3. The Holy Place: Encountering the Spirit's Illumination
In the Holy Place, we encounter the illumination of the Holy Spirit, represented by the golden lampstand. Here, we receive revelation and understanding from the Word of God, as the Spirit guides us into all truth.
"But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, and you do not need that anyone teach you; but as the same anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you will abide in Him." (1 John 2:27, NKJV)
4. The Altar of Incense: Offering Prayers and Worship
At the altar of incense, we offer our prayers and worship to the Lord. As the fragrant incense ascends, our hearts are prepared to enter the Holy of Holies, where we can commune with the Father in intimate fellowship.
"And when He had taken the book, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints." (Revelation 5:8, NKJV)
5. The Holy of Holies: Dwelling in His Glorious Presence
Finally, we pass through the torn veil and enter the Holy of Holies, the very dwelling place of God. Here, we bask in His glory, experiencing His love, peace, and joy in a tangible way. This is where transformation takes place, as we behold the Lord in all His splendor.
"For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father." (Ephesians 2:18, NKJV)
-our own efforts do not change us-
We are only changed by BEHOLDING His glory with an unveiled face
Living Beyond the Veil: Unveiling the Glory
"But whenever a person turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away." (2 Corinthians 3:16, NKJV)
The key to living beyond the veil is found in this profound truth: when we turn to the Lord, the veil is removed.
It is as simple, yet as profound, as that.
When we surrender our fears, anxieties, and cares to Him, the veil is torn away, and we can behold the glory of God as in a mirror.
"But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord." (2 Corinthians 3:18, NKJV)
No longer will we see ourselves through the lens of condemnation and failure, but through the eyes of Christ, who sees us as His glorious sons and daughters.
As we behold His glory, we are transformed from one degree of glory to another, until we fully reflect the image of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
This is not a one-time event but a continuous process, powered by the Spirit of the Lord who dwells within us.
The Glory Unveiled: Transformation from Glory to Glory
As we dwell in the Holy of Holies, basking in the glory of God's presence, a profound transformation begins to take place within us. The glory that once seemed distant and elusive now permeates every fiber of our being, saturating our souls with the very essence of the divine.
"But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord." (2 Corinthians 3:18, NKJV)
No longer are we bound by the limitations of our flesh, for the Spirit of the Lord has set us free.
Fear, doubt, and insecurity vanish in the radiance of His presence, replaced by a holy boldness and unshakable confidence in our identity as children of the Most High God.
As we behold His glory, our minds are renewed, our wills are aligned with His, and our emotions are purified by the fire of His love.
We are transformed, not by our own efforts, but by the power of the Spirit who dwells within us, continually shaping us into the image of Christ.
"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren." (Romans 8:28-29, NKJV)
This transformation is not a one-time event but an ongoing process, as we move from glory to glory, unveiled and unashamed, reflecting the very image of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Conclusion
Beloved, the invitation to dwell in the glory of God's presence is extended to each and every one of us.
No longer must we settle for a life of mediocrity, for the Lord has torn the veil that separates us from His glory.
It is time to rise up and claim
FAQ on "Suffering to Joy"
The veil in the Bible refers to the thick curtain that separated the Holy Place from the Holy of Holies (the most sacred room) in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple in Jerusalem.
This veil symbolized the separation between God and humanity due to sin. Only the High Priest could enter the Holy of Holies once a year on the Day of Atonement after making sacrifices.
When Jesus died on the cross, the veil in the Temple was miraculously torn from top to bottom (Matthew 27:51), signifying that through His sacrifice, the way into God's presence was now open to all who believe in Him.
To live beyond the veil means to dwell in the very presence of God and experience His glory in a tangible way.
It speaks of having unhindered access and intimacy with the Father through the finished work of Christ on the cross.
The veil being torn allows believers to confidently enter the Holy of Holies (the manifested presence of God) without fear of judgment or condemnation.
Living beyond the veil enables us to be continuously transformed by beholding God's glory and reflecting the image of Christ.
To enter God's presence beyond the veil, you need to come through the "new and living way" which Jesus opened up - His sacrificial death on the cross (Hebrews 10:19-20).
This involves repentance, surrender to God, trusting in the blood of Jesus for forgiveness and boldly approaching the throne of grace.
Any spiritual veils of unbelief, worry, fear or sin need to be torn down by turning wholeheartedly to the Lord.
As you meditate on God's Word, worship and offer spiritual sacrifices, you can pass through the torn veil into the Holy of Holies to experience God's tangible glory and life-transforming presence.
