Text: 1 John 1:7 NKJV
Further Reading: John 6:53-55
But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.
1 John 1:7 NKJV
MESSAGE
The blood of Jesus shed for our sins is the greatest sacrifice ever made. It is the sacrifice made of love. God so much love us that He willfully gave His son an atonement for our sins. Thank God for His love and thanks be to Jesus who was willing to die and shed His blood for our sins.
The Blood of Jesus sets us free. Our text of the day says that the blood of Jesus cleanses you from all sins. This means that when you come to Jesus and apply His blood to your sinful life, this blood has the power to make you clean.
In Romans 5:9, the Bible says, Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. Believers have escaped from the judgment of God that is coming upon the whole world because of the blood of Jesus. This should thrill your heart and give you a strong reason to thank Jesus.
The Blood of Jesus speaks for you. The Bible says that the blood of Jesus speaks better things more than the blood of Abel (Hebrews 12:24). It is through the Blood of Jesus that you obtain mercy.
Through the blood of Jesus, you have access to the grace of God. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace. Ephesians 1:7 NKJV
We also know that the blood of Jesus brings healing. Through the blood of Jesus sickness and diseases will jump out of your body (Isaiah 53:5).
It is the blood of Jesus that gives eternal life. Every genuine believer who has been washed in Jesus’ blood has been given the gift of eternal life. You must cherish it and thank Jesus daily for it.
REFLECTION
Likewise He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.
Luke 22:20 NKJV
The Blood of Jesus was shed for your forgiveness, redemption, healing, defense, and other reasons, thank Jesus for this.
PRAYER
Thank you Jesus for shedding your blood for me.
