Nothing But the Blood

Nothing But the Blood

This week is what we refer to as Holy Week. It is this week that the whole Christian calendar hinges on. Everything we are about as followers of Jesus Christ culminated in this week over 2,000 years ago. Judas betrays Jesus, the disciples eat the Lord’s Supper with Jesus Himself, Jesus goes to Gethsemane with a few of His disciples and is weighed down with the burdens He was carrying for you and for me. He was arrested, put on trial, falsely accused and lied about, found guilty, disowned by Peter, mocked, and hung on a cross. But three days later, He is raised from the dead. Jesus has conquered death and the grave. This one act of redemption was secured once and for all. Still today we feel the power exuded from the cross and resurrection. It all happened as He promised it would and it is still happening today.

I think of the hymn, “Nothing But the Blood.” Look at the words as they speak of the freedom found only in the soul cleansing blood of the Lamb.

“What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus.What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus.O precious is the flow. That makes me white as snow.No other fount I know – Nothing but the blood of Jesus.”

“This is all my hope and peace – Nothing but the blood of Jesus.This is all my righteousness – Nothing but the blood of Jesus.O precious is the flow. That makes me white as snow.No other fount I know – Nothing but the blood of Jesus.”

If you were to look at all the events that took place within this holy week, you would come across a passage that mentions Peter denying Jesus to those trying to say that Peter was one of His followers (Matthew 26:69-75). He was afraid and not living up to what he said he was going to do. I believe, like Peter, that many people will realize how foolish it was to let time pass before seeking restoration. Restoration never happens by ignoring what pulled us away from God. In John’s gospel, he includes the reinstatement of Peter in the last chapter (John 21:15-19). My prayer is that many will feel the power and anointing of the Holy Spirit and be set free on this wonderful Easter Sunday. There truly is nothing more powerful than the blood of Jesus. It was shed to cover a multitude of sins. Praise God we are covered by the blood.

This Thursday we will provide a time of reflection in our Worship Center as we participate in “the Last Supper.” Come any time between 5:30 and 7:00 p.m. and spend about 15 minutes reflecting and praying for the Lord to fill you with His forgiveness and grace as we enjoy communion together at the feet of Jesus.

Have a blessed day and remember to invite someone to our Celebration Services on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Plan to come in between the services for a wonderful Easter breakfast held in the Family Life Center.

Joy in Jesus!

Pastor Mike

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