THE
BLOOD
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One
night in a church service a young woman felt the tug of
God at her heart.
She responded to God's call and accepted Jesus as her
Lord and Savior.
The young woman had a very rough past, involving
alcohol, drugs, and prostitution. But, the change in her
was evident. As time went on she became a faithful
member of the church.
She eventually became involved in the ministry, teaching
young children. It was not very long until this faithful
young woman had caught the eye and heart of the pastor's
son.
The relationship grew and they began to make wedding
plans.
This is when the problems began.
You see, about one half of the church did not think that
a woman with a past such as hers was suitable for a
pastor's son. The church began to argue and fight about
the matter. So they decided to have a meeting.
As the people made their arguments and tensions
increased, the meeting was getting completely out of
hand. The young woman became very upset about all the
things being brought up about her past.
As she began to cry the pastor's son stood to speak.
He could not bear the pain it was causing his wife to
be. He began to speak and his statement was this:
"My fiancée's past is not what is on trial here. What
you are questioning is the ability of the blood of Jesus
to wash away sin. Today you have put the blood of Jesus
on trial. So, does it wash away sin or not?"
The whole church began to weep as they realized that
they had been slandering the blood of the Lord Jesus
Christ. Too often, even as Christians, we bring up the
past and use it as a weapon against our brothers and
sisters. Forgiveness is a very foundational part of the
Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. If the blood of Jesus
does not cleanse the other person completely then it
cannot cleanse us completely.
If that is the case, then we are all in a lot of
trouble.
What can wash away my sins?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus! End of case!!!!
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain
thee he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved."
Psalm 55:23
This prayer is powerful and prayer is one of the best
gifts we receive.
There is no cost but a lot of rewards, let's continue to
pray for one another.
Here is the prayer:
"Father, I ask you to bless my friends, relatives and
email buddies reading this right now. Show them a new
revelation of your love and power. Holy Spirit, I ask
you to minister to their spirit at this very moment.
Where there is pain, give them your peace and mercy.
Where there is self doubt, release a renewed confidence
through your grace.
In Jesus' precious name.
Amen
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