The Power of the BloodBeispiel

 The Power of the Blood Represents Christ’s Sacrifice for Us, Continued... 

A second covenant in the Old Testament that parallels the New Testament was sealed between Jacob and his father-in-law, Laban (Genesis 31:43–55). To signify their agreement, they gathered a heap of stones. Why stones? Because Jesus is the foundation stone, the cornerstone upon which His Church is being built (1 Peter 2:5–6), and in verse five, Christians are called “living stones” of that spiritual house.

Yet another covenant was cut between Jonathan and David. The two agreed, “We will protect and love each other, and we will be kind to our children’s children” (paraphrased from 1 Samuel 20:42). In that covenant, three things were exchanged: a robe, a weapon, and a belt (1 Samuel 18:4). Such exchanges can signify the beautiful spiritual exchange that transpired between ourselves and Jesus when we were saved.

Upon coming to Jesus, He told us, “Give Me your sins and unrighteousness. I will clothe you with My robe of righteousness” (paraphrased from Revelation 19:8). Jesus disposed of our filthy rags of sin and gave us His clean robe so that we could be the righteousness of God in Christ. It is said that, “Clothes make the man,” and we, according to Ephesians 2:15, are the “one new man” of God’s own making, dressed in our spotless heavenly garments.

David and Jonathan exchanged weapons. We, too, have exchanged our former weapon of hatred for one of love. We fought against God in our old “self,” but when we received the covenant provision of Jesus’ blood, we laid down fleshly weapons and picked up the sword of God’s Word, which speaks of loving our enemies.

Belts were also exchanged by David and Jonathan. What is our belt? It is the “belt of truth” (Ephesians 6:14 NLT). Because of the shed blood, God gave us His Holy Spirit to lead us into the truth of His Word. Remember, the blood and the Word go together, to be administered by the Holy Spirit.

Far more than spiritual cleansing is yours through the shed blood of Jesus. The covenant cut by virtue of the crucifixion provides for your every spiritual and physical need, including your purification, eternal life, spiritual energy, and power. It provides emergency provisions, divine protection, reconciliation, and the very presence of God!

I pray that the shed blood of Jesus is no longer a mystery to you and that you will begin enjoying all the spiritual realities it provides. Rise up and walk confidently in your covenant rights—God is on your side!

Each and every benefit of the blood belongs to you. This Easter, share with family and friends all that God has made available for you to live a victorious, abundant life. Then rejoice as you start experiencing daily the power of the blood.

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