He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, having obtained eternal redemption. The blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that they are outwardly clean. How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God! Hebrews 9:12 – 14
*A scarlet stream flows through Scripture.* It begins at the gates of Genesis and courses through to the end of Revelation.
The stream was set in motion when Adam and Eve sinned at the beginning, and *God shed the blood of innocent animals to provide covering for them* (Genesis 3:21). Later, *God accepted Abel’s blood sacrifice,* but Cain’s offering was rejected (Genesis 4:5).
Six centuries passed, and the stream resurfaced when *Noah’s first act following the flood was to worship God with the offering of sacrificial animals* (Genesis 8:20). Years later, God commanded Abraham to sacrifice his beloved son. Even as Abraham lifted the knife, *God spared Isaac and provided a ram for the altar instead.*
Four centuries passed, and the stream rolled on in the story of Moses. On the night that the Israelites escaped Egypt, *the blood over the doorpost of their homes spared their firstborn sons.*
To usher in the new covenant, *Jesus shed His blood once and for all.* Destined to die from the foundations of the world, He became the scapegoat for our sin, *the ultimate and final sacrifice.*
Today, *we remember that crimson, cleansing tide every time we participate in communion.* This, we will do until He comes again. *Only then will the scarlet stream reach its final destination.*
LET’S PRAY.
This morning and beyond God will raise you up for the purpose of showing His Power and Might. He will fulfil His purposes and agenda in you, and through you. You are anointed with God’s Favour. He will make you and all yours the candidates of His in-explainable grace. The voice of Favour shall silence all other voices that speak contradictions against you in Jesus name.
The blood of Jesus is our provision, power, protection, and Passover. May you abide under its scarlet stream. Amen Amen Amen! Fountain to your life.
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