Devotion 1/19, Thank You Jesus for the Blood
For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.
1 Peter 1:18-19
These two wonderful verses come to us out of a section of Scripture that is addressing holy living. Peter is reminding us as God’s children that a very high price was paid for our redemption. The blood of Jesus that flowed down the cross cost Him everything, He sacrificed Himself so that we can have eternal life in heaven by simply placing our trust in Him and that sinless blood that cleanses us from all unrighteousness (1John 1:7).
God is very clear on the purpose of the blood of Christ, there simply is no other atonement for sin. There is no good work you can do such as attending church regularly, giving money to the church, helping the less fortunate….etc. These are all very good and obedient things to do and God calls us to do them, but they cannot save our souls. Only through faith in the blood of Christ can we be saved and be assured of an eternity in heaven with God.
Thank You Jesus for Your final sacrifice for sin on my behalf, thank You that Your work on the cross is sufficient to cover my sins past, present, and future! You are my Redeemer, Savior, Author and Finisher of my faith, Amen!
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