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by Bob and Debby Gass

Thank God for the Blood

Thank God for the Blood
‘… [you were purchased] with the precious blood of Christ…’ 1 Peter 1:19 AMP
It was a defining moment when you were born.
When we become Christians, the Bible describes it like a second birth: ‘For you have been born again, but not to a life that will quickly end. Your new life will last forever because it comes from the eternal, living Word of God.’ (1 Peter 1:23 NLT)
The second birth is the defining moment of your new spiritual life. And just as it was with your natural birth, you can’t give life to yourself. It was all up to Jesus: ‘…[you were purchased] with the precious blood of Christ.’ That’s why Jesus’ death is spoken about so much in church. At first it can appear strange to celebrate a death and it can all sound a bit weird drinking wine to remember His blood. But it was something Jesus asked us to do: ‘Jesus picked up a cup of wine and gave thanks to God. He…said, "Take this and drink it. This is My blood, and with it God makes His agreement with you. It will be poured out, so that many people will have their sins forgiven."’ (Matthew 26:27-28 CEV)
Thank God today for Jesus. Thank Him for dying for you. Thank Him for His blood. It is only because of Jesus that we can be forgiven and be born again with a new identity.
SoulFood Reading: Gal 1-3, Luke 15:11-32, Ps 119:105-112, Pr 18:9

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