A Veil over the Heart

Scripture:
But their minds were hardened. For to this day, when they read the old covenant, that same veil remains unlifted, because only through Christ it is taken away. Yes, to this day whenever Moses is read a veil lies over their hearts. But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. (2 Corinthians 3:14-16)

Observation:
These verses explain why the Jews reject Jesus. They have a veil over their minds and their hearts. And this still true to this very day, that the majority of Jews still reject Jesus as the Messiah. They still practice Judaism, which has the law of Moses as its way to be right before God. Paul describes their faith in the old covenant as a "veil" that is removed when someone turns to the Lord.

Application:
This is true for all people of the world. There is a veil that separates them from God. it is the result of sin. This is why you can share the gospel with someone, but they totally reject it. There is a veil. It causes people to say, "I don't need Jesus". That's why we need to pray for people who don't know Christ, so that God would tare the veil from top to bottom.

Prayer:
Dear Lord, thank you for removing the veil from my heart and my mind. Thank you for sending Jesus to die on the cross for my sins. Thank you for your grace and your mercy. In Jesus name, Amen!