The Blood of Jesus

One night in a church service a young woman felt the tug of God at her heart. She responded to God's calling 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 our 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 your burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain you. He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved." Psalm 55:23

We as Christians need to stop condemning our family members and demonstrate more clearly the forgiving nature of our Father in Heaven. Jesus Christ said: “If you do not forgive, then my Father in Heaven will not forgive you”… such a powerful statement… After all once you've accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and ask forgiveness of your sins… Your sinful slate is wiped clean, (the sin no longer exits in God’s eyes).

What is it about Christians, which makes us so judgmental against each other? We are told not to Judge least we be judged; yet it continues daily within the body of Christ!! Brother’s and Sister’s, who wants to be part of a family that continues to judge each other for past actions?

When you take a close look at Jesus Christ… was He judgmental or was He of a forgiving nature? When others look at you… Do they really see Jesus,  or do they see Christians who can’t forgive the sins of others, which our God has already forgiven?

Here is a simple prayer that will lift up your brother’s and sister’s. 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 e-mail 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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