WONDER WORKING POWER IN THE BLOOD

The precious blood of Jesus Christ is continuously cleansing us from all stain of sin. As a classic old hymn of the Church proclaims, “There is wonder working power in the blood of the Lamb!”
Although we believers have been redeemed, reconciled, justified, and sanctified through Christ’s blood, we still have sin dwelling in us because of our flesh, humanness, or sin nature. Even though it is no longer dominant, we will still stumble now and then and need fresh cleansing. This is part of our ongoing growth and sanctification.
According to 1 John 1:7, “The blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.” The verb tense signifies the continuing process of cleansing that accompanies sanctification. We also have God’s promise in verse 9, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” This promise restores intimacy with God. It is not an invitation to live in sin as we please, thinking all we have to do is confess before going to bed. That is not taking sin and the cost of Christ’s sacrifice seriously.
Have you ever taken your sin seriously, recognizing it for what it truly is? What jokes, excuses, or rationalizations have you used in the past to downplay your sin?
Are you trusting in the blood of Christ for the forgiveness of your sins? If not, on what or whom are you planning to rely on when you stand before God to be judged?