Tuesday, June 16, 2015

His Blood Was Not In Vain


In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace, which He lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of His will, according to His purpose, which He set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in Him, things in heaven and things on earth. – Ephesians 1:7-10

I sin.  You sin.  With but One exception in the person of Jesus Christ, everyone sins.

We have an enemy who wants each one of us to believe that our sin is too big, too bad, and too dark to warrant forgiveness.  He whispers tales of guilt and condemnation into the deepest recesses of our hearts and minds.  He is the accuser and he doesn’t want us to experience the forgiveness that Christ made available to each one of us through His death on the cross.  Jesus paid the ultimate price – the blood that would cover over all sins.  Not some sins.  All sins.  Not only your sins.  My sins.  Not only the “little white lie” kinds of sins.  The murderous, slanderous, defiling kinds of sins. 

Don’t let the enemy convince you that Jesus’ blood was not sufficient to cover your sins.  His blood was more than sufficient!  In Him, we have redemption – the forgiveness of sins!  Forgiveness given in all wisdom and insight.  Jesus knew how very bad the worst of our worst sins would be.  It doesn’t matter.  His blood was more than sufficient.

Trust in Jesus and claim the truth that is found in His Word:

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.  - I John 1:9

Don’t fall prey to the lies of the enemy.  Don’t believe that you could never be forgiven.  Believing such lies would mean that you believe Jesus’ sufferings, humiliation, pain and agony were for nothing; that what He did for you and for me had no power and no meaning.  His blood was not in vain.

Thank You, Jesus,
for Your sacrifice for me! 
That my forgiveness is full and free
 because of the price You paid on Calvary.


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