And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit.  At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.

Matthew 27:50, 51

Horrible.  They had managed to kill Jesus.  That is not only possible but true.  This looks like a terrible moment.  Jesus, the giver of life is killed!  Is there a more shocking moment in the history of our planet?  I think not.  This is what dying for sinners meant, a thought too deep and profound for my little mind.  That may be so, but it is also the door to another place.

I admit, I love the phrase, “He gave up his spirit.”  Already we see the compelling truth of the resurrection, even in the darkest hour.  Satan has no power over Jesus.  This is Jesus at work, not Satan!  The cosmic event that just occurred is God at work, bringing salvation to all who believe, now and forever, including me here at my computer.  Oh, praise God with all my being.

Sin, which kept people from walking with God is now conquered for all who will believe.  The curtain that kept people out is now torn, top to bottom.  Through the finished work of Jesus, we have access to the Holiest of All!