“And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission” (Hebrews 9:22).
TEXT — Hebrews 9:11-23
Message
The story of John Wesley sheds some light on the hidden and not-so-hidden meaning and power in the blood of Jesus. Returning home from church service during the night, the famed evangelist got mugged by a bandit who made away with his meagre money and a couple of literature. “Stop!” Wesley pleaded with the bandit. “I have something more to give you”, he said. As the runaway thief paused, Wesley fired the final salvo. “My friend,” said Wesley, “you may live to regret this life. If you ever do, here’s something to remember: ‘The blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all sin!” With that, the incredulously unimpressed thief disappeared into the night even as Wesley prayed that God would interrupt his life and save him. Many years later, the confirmation of heaven’s answer to that powerful prayer showed up to greet Wesley after a Sunday service, revealing that the visitor, now a successful businessman, was the bandit that robbed the man of God.
How else can we appreciate the very profound power of that unique blood if not by what this passage conveys very clearly and powerfully? Unlike the animals used for Old Testament sacrifices, Christ’s blood was offered once for sin. The power in His blood saves not just one sinner, but all sinners who believe in Him and look up to Him for salvation. Christ, our High Priest, is the Mediator between God and man; and He lives forever.
His shed blood remains the only solution and propitiation for a sin-ravaged life. He died on the cross at Calvary to demonstrate God’s love for lost humanity. The blood of Jesus is still efficacious and powerful to save all sinners who believe in Him today. Besides, the blood of Christ provides and delivers additional spiritual and physical blessings for His faithful followers.
Thought for the day
The blood of Jesus is the only solution and propitiation for sin.
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
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The Daily manna is used as the family devotion guide. It has given us a consistent guide into the truth of God’s Word. It has been a help in our Christian journey. God bless Pastor Doctor Kumuyi for the great vision
The Daily manna is used as the family devotion guide. It has given us a consistent guide into the truth of God’s Word. It has been a help in our Christian journey. God bless Pastor Doctor Kumuyi for the great vision