Mark 15:37-38

Hebrews 5:7, ESV

In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.

What were Jesus’ final words before dying on the cross? The very last voice heard from Jesus’ cross wasn’t a word. It was a cry. In fact, it was described as a “loud cry,” as He breathed His last. In Hebrews, we learn that Jesus often prayed to His Father with “loud cries.” Jesus’ final sound—as He expelled His last breath—was a loud heart-cry voiced to His Father. The King died in prayer. Wow! And at that moment, miles away in the temple, the curtain tore from top to bottom, opening the way for all of us to be cleansed of sin and now enter God’s Holy presence in prayer. Jesus’ prayers and death opened the door for us to be heard by His Father as our Father! Let us enter this precious door and pray our hearts out the way Jesus did!

Father, thank You for giving Your Son to forgive my sin so that I might become Your child! Lord Jesus, thank You for enduring so much pain and praying for me even as You breathed Your last. Transform my heart that I might pray and seek God as You did—with all my heart! Help me to
become whole-hearted in my pursuit of Your presence and Your will. Please forgive me for when I have taken such a privilege for granted. The King of the Universe has made a way for us to draw near! May I always praise You for Your sacrifice, and may I enter the door You opened to Your Father in prayer every day.

So, brothers and sisters, we are completely free to enter the Most Holy Place without fear because of the blood of Jesus’ death. We can enter through a new and living way that Jesus opened for us. It leads through the curtain— Christ’s body. 21 And since we have a great priest over God’s house, let us come near to God with a sincere heart and a sure faith…”

Hebrews 10:19-22