19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. (Hebrews 10)
The writer continues at the beginning of the chapter to develop the theme that Christ has once and for all offered the ultimate sacrifice for sin so that we may enter the presence of God. Since there is "nothing else to be done," what can and should we do? Draw near; hold fast; consider others. God wants us to come near to Him through Christ. He did not open the veil so we would stay away. He desires communication and fellowship. Secondly, the price He paid was great, to be valued, clinged to, and faithful to; don't take it for granted. Finally, His invitation to come is not just for us, but fo all those who love His appearing. He wants His table full of those in fellowship with Him; consider how we can come together into His presence to fellowship, worship, and grow.
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