Morning and Evening – April 19, 2026

Morning

“Behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.”

Matthew 27:51

No mean miracle was wrought in the rending of so strong and thick a veil; but it was not intended merely as a display of power—many lessons were herein taught us. The old law of ordinances was put away, and like a worn-out vesture, rent and laid aside. When Jesus died, the sacrifices were all finished, because all fulfilled in him, and therefore the place of their presentation was marked with an evident token of decay. That rent also revealed all the hidden things of the old dispensation: the mercy-seat could now be seen, and the glory of God gleamed forth above it. By the death of our Lord Jesus we have a clear revelation of God, for he was “not as Moses, who put a veil over his face.” Life and immortality are now brought to light, and things which have been hidden since the foundation of the world are manifest in him. The annual ceremony of atonement was thus abolished. The atoning blood which was once every year sprinkled within the veil, was now offered once for all by the great High Priest, and therefore the place of the symbolical rite was broken up. No blood of bullocks or of lambs is needed now, for Jesus has entered within the veil with his own blood. Hence access to God is now permitted, and is the privilege of every believer in Christ Jesus. There is no small space laid open through which we may peer at the mercy-seat, but the rent reaches from the top to the bottom. We may come with boldness to the throne of the heavenly grace. Shall we err if we say that the opening of the Holy of Holies in this marvellous manner by our Lord’s expiring cry was the type of the opening of the gates of paradise to all the saints by virtue of the Passion? Our bleeding Lord hath the key of heaven; he openeth and no man shutteth; let us enter in with him into the heavenly places, and sit with him there till our common enemies shall be made his footstool.

My Morning Reflection

Beloved, what a glorious and liberating moment the rending of the veil represents. No longer is God hidden behind a barrier; the way into the Holiest is thrown wide open by the death of our Lord Jesus. The sacrifices are finished, the old system is obsolete, and we are invited to draw near with boldness. This is the heart of the Gospel—access, acceptance, and intimate fellowship with the Father through the Son.

The rent veil reveals the mercy-seat in all its glory. What was once concealed is now plainly seen. In the same way, the death of Christ has unveiled the heart of God toward us. We no longer peer through a dim glass; we see the Father’s love displayed in the torn flesh of His Son. Life and immortality are brought out of hiding, and the deepest mysteries of redemption are made known in Him.

How this should stir our hearts to worship and confidence! The annual atonement is done away; the one offering of Christ has perfected forever those who are sanctified. We do not need to stand afar off. The rent reaches from top to bottom—nothing is left to obstruct our approach. The blood has been carried in, the way is consecrated, and the invitation stands: “Come boldly to the throne of grace.”

Let us live as those who have been granted free entrance into the presence of God. Let the rent veil be the constant reminder that nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. Our great High Priest has opened the way, and He ever lives to make intercession for us.

Nectared Goad: Beloved, has the veil been rent in your own heart so that you now draw near to God with boldness and full assurance of faith? What is keeping you from entering the Holiest place with confidence today?

Evening

“The Amen.”

Revelation 3:14

The word Amen solemnly confirms that which went before; and Jesus is the great Confirmer; immutable, forever is “the Amen” in all his promises. Sinner, I would comfort thee with this reflection. Jesus Christ said, “Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” If you come to him, he will say “Amen” in your soul; his promise shall be true to you. He said in the days of his flesh, “The bruised reed I will not break.” O thou poor, broken, bruised heart, if thou comest to him, he will say “Amen” to thee, and that shall be true in thy soul as in hundreds of cases in bygone years. Christian, is not this very comforting to thee also, that there is not a word which has gone out of the Saviour’s lips which he has ever retracted? The words of Jesus shall stand when heaven and earth shall pass away. If thou gettest a hold of but half a promise, thou shalt find it true. Beware of him who is called “Clip-promise,” who will destroy much of the comfort of God’s word.

Jesus is Yea and Amen in all his offices. He was a Priest to pardon and cleanse once, he is Amen as Priest still. He was a King to rule and reign for his people, and to defend them with his mighty arm, he is an Amen King, the same still. He was a Prophet of old, to foretell good things to come, his lips are most sweet, and drop with honey still—he is an Amen Prophet. He is Amen as to the merit of his blood; he is Amen as to his righteousness. That sacred robe shall remain most fair and glorious when nature shall decay. He is Amen in every single title which he bears; your Husband, never seeking a divorce; your Friend, sticking closer than a brother; your Shepherd, with you in death’s dark vale; your Help and your Deliverer; your Castle and your High Tower; the Horn of your strength, your confidence, your joy, your all in all, and your Yea and Amen in all.

My Evening Reflection

What a magnificent title our Lord bears—“the Amen.” He is the great Confirmer of every promise God has ever made. When He speaks, it is settled. When He says “Yes” to a promise, it is as good as done. This is the solid rock upon which our souls may rest when everything else is shifting.

In a world full of broken promises and uncertain words, Jesus is the ultimate “Amen.” Every word that proceeds from His lips stands forever. He will never retract, never fail, never leave a single promise unfulfilled. If you have but a single word from Him, you have an anchor that cannot be moved.

Christian, take comfort tonight. The same Jesus who said “Come unto Me” is saying “Amen” over your weary soul. The same One who promised not to break the bruised reed is confirming His gentle care over you right now. His “Amen” is spoken over your life, your salvation, your every need.

Let this be your evening song: Jesus is the Amen. He confirms the promises, He seals the covenant, He guarantees the inheritance. Rest in His unchanging “Yes” and “Amen.”

Nectared Goad: Beloved, is Jesus your Amen to every promise of God? In what area of your life do you most need to hear His confirming “Amen” this evening?

Daily Tie-In

The rending of the veil and the glorious title “The Amen” bring us face to face with the finished work of Christ and the absolute reliability of His word. Calvin rejoiced in the open access to God purchased by Christ’s blood, teaching that the veil’s tearing signified the end of all barriers between the believer and the Father. Edwards would press us further, urging that the promises confirmed by the Amen of Christ should set our affections on fire, lifting our hearts from earthly shadows to the blazing reality of communion with the living God.

Together they call us to live as those who have bold access and unshakable confidence. The veil is rent. The Amen has spoken. Let us draw near with full assurance and rest in the One who is forever “Yea and Amen” to all the promises of God.