Ephesians 1:7 (New International Version)
In him we have redemption through his blood, the
forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.
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 Saviour. 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 the 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!!!
Dear Lord We thank You for Your blood that has taken away
all of our sins. We pray that we would not judge other but that we would
forgive like You have forgiven us. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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