| Just a reminder that tonight @7pm is our Good Friday Communion Service This will be the only time we celebrate communion in April. Talking about the blessings of the blood sometimes confuses people. I was sharing Christ with someone and simply said how I was so glad I was covered by Christ's blood. They looked at me so funny. That might not be the way to start out sharing avbout Christ but History's crowning moment occurred when '...Christ died for the ungodly' (Romans 5:6). He didn't just die for His friends and supporters; He died for people who despised Him. It was no quid-pro-quo deal where Jesus said: 'I'll accept you if you accept me.' No, it was a selfless, one-sided act of love. No conditions, nothing demanded in return. As a result, God 'delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the dear Son.' Selah! Stop and meditate on these advantages you enjoy through Jesus' blood: 1) You've been delivered. The Greek word Paul used means to literally rescue by drawing us to Himself. Your deliverance was a deeply personal event to Jesus. By His shed blood He drew you to Himself. The distance sin had put between you and God was reversed and you were '...accepted in the beloved' (Ephesians 1:6). 2) You've been freed from the power of darkness. That 'power' is satan's tyranny over those living under his control. Christ's blood liberated you from the darkness, ignorance and blindness satan uses to deceive and manipulate you. 3) You've been translated into the kingdom of God's son. The word 'translated' implies being transferred from one place to another. In Paul's day superpowers like Rome would annex other nations and make them part of Roman territory. Often the conquered were better off under Rome, enjoying such privileges as safety, food, mail service, travel protection, etc. Christ's blood transferred you into His kingdom to enjoy these advantages: guaranteed protection, abundant provision for all your needs, full status of sonship, and unlimited access to His throne. If you know anyone who needs these benifits, Then bring them this Sunday. You'll be glad you did. You are loved... |
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