The Blood of Jesus June 27, 2007
Posted by Han in : Relationship with God, Email Collection , trackbackOne 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 Savior. 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 fiancé’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 our 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!!!
“Cast your burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain you. He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved ” Psalm 55:23
I will be putting many meaningful articles that I received through the email under this new category – Email Collection. I believe it will definitely encourage and help your Christian faith. Enjoy reading!
Comments»
Nothing but the blood of Jesus. Amen.
Is this story a real occurrence, or a fictional illustration designed to make a point? For one thing, how is it the church’s business whom the pastor’s son marries? Sounds like these good church folk need to quit gossiping and get out and win some souls to Christ.
I find it fascinating how many times the New Testament commands us to disfellowship people involved in unrepented-of gossip and slander…but, of course, if we did that, who’d be left?? But now sexual sin–oh, that’s different. Better get those folks right up in front of the church so we can make a public example of them! I’m not justifying sexual sin, but the truth is that the Bible stresses purging gossip from the church several times more often than it mentions using church discipline to purge sexual sin. Funny how we pick and choose the passages we like…
Seems like I remember a Man saying once, “Let him that is without sin cast the first stone…”
I wrote a blog earlier today on printnpost. I am having a hard time forgiving myself and doubting wheather or not I can be saved for my sins. I need the blood of Jesus to wash away my sins and debt.