The Blood
One night in a church service a young woman felt the tug
of God at her heart. She responded to God's call and was saved.
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 fiance'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 YOU/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!!!
But oh how easy we forget. Pass this on to everyone. We all
need this message... God Forgives... So Should We.
Keep looking up to God and know He is always looking down at
you!!!