The Effect of the Blood of Jesus (1)
Text: _And, having made peace through the blood of His cross, by him to reconcile all things unto Himself…_ Colossians 1:20
Jesus died to reconcile us to God and give us peace. To reconcile is bring back into proper relationship. It means the restoration of a previously existing relationship. Sin puts us at odds with God, Jesus, through His work on the cross, bridged the gap between us and God, making it possible for us to have a relationship with Him. Peace is the presence of tranquillity. It is from the Old Testament concept of shalom which meant to be healthy, to be whole, the harmony enjoyed when a person's relationship with God is where and what it should be.
Peace is not only a condition in relation to God and men, it is also a blessed experience in concrete life situations: This peace will be with the believer (I Corinthians 1:3). It will reign in his or her heart (Colossians 3:15). It will keep his or her heart and thoughts in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). It comes directly from Jesus (John 14:27). It is the same peace that Jesus enjoys. It is His peace (John 14). There is nothing that can rob us of that peace (John 16:33, Romans 8:35-39). It is an external evidence of the internal residence of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22). Jesus Himself is our peace (Ephesians 2:14). Remember, we were alienated from God; hostile in our attitude towards God; and practiced evil deeds; and walked outside of a knowledge of God’s will, but Jesus reconciled us through the blood of His cross. The blood is used as a metonym to describe the entire redemptive work of Jesus (Romans 5:17). Jesus died to let us have peace with God when we believe. Have you received Him?
Prayer
Lord Jesus, I acknowledge all You did for my salvation. Grant me Your peace, Amen.
Text: _And, having made peace through the blood of His cross, by him to reconcile all things unto Himself…_ Colossians 1:20
Jesus died to reconcile us to God and give us peace. To reconcile is bring back into proper relationship. It means the restoration of a previously existing relationship. Sin puts us at odds with God, Jesus, through His work on the cross, bridged the gap between us and God, making it possible for us to have a relationship with Him. Peace is the presence of tranquillity. It is from the Old Testament concept of shalom which meant to be healthy, to be whole, the harmony enjoyed when a person's relationship with God is where and what it should be.
Peace is not only a condition in relation to God and men, it is also a blessed experience in concrete life situations: This peace will be with the believer (I Corinthians 1:3). It will reign in his or her heart (Colossians 3:15). It will keep his or her heart and thoughts in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). It comes directly from Jesus (John 14:27). It is the same peace that Jesus enjoys. It is His peace (John 14). There is nothing that can rob us of that peace (John 16:33, Romans 8:35-39). It is an external evidence of the internal residence of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22). Jesus Himself is our peace (Ephesians 2:14). Remember, we were alienated from God; hostile in our attitude towards God; and practiced evil deeds; and walked outside of a knowledge of God’s will, but Jesus reconciled us through the blood of His cross. The blood is used as a metonym to describe the entire redemptive work of Jesus (Romans 5:17). Jesus died to let us have peace with God when we believe. Have you received Him?
Prayer
Lord Jesus, I acknowledge all You did for my salvation. Grant me Your peace, Amen.
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