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Blood and Ink

Nearing the conclusion of the controversy on this war torn and weary world John the Revelator writes about God’s people:  

And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. Revelation 12:11 

Salvation it seems is hard won. After all, it cost the life of God’s own dear Son. Blood, sweat and tears were all shed by our Savior, but it is His blood that makes all the difference. For you see:

“…without shedding of blood is no remission.” Hebrews 9:22 

Without the spilled blood of Jesus there would be no forgiveness. The Bible says that the life is in the blood and Jesus gave it all for you and me.  The blood of Jesus is emblematic of the sacrifice of Jesus. The rescue of our souls required the purchase of His blood. God had to give so that we might live. 

But did you know that when Jesus spilled His blood and poured out His life His blood began to take on new characteristics? As Jesus' life ebbed, ours began. In fact as Jesus' story on this earth concluded our story began to be written. The blood of Jesus has become the ink that inscribes the love of God on our hearts.  

As we internalize, accept, and appreciate the love of God in the life and death of Jesus our hearts are inscribed with the character of Jesus. His story becomes our story and His thoughts become our thoughts. As we express our love for Jesus through our actions and words we testify to the goodness of God. 

The blood of Jesus is the ink on our hearts. The blood of Jesus gives us a testimony to share that leads others to the Savior. The blood must indeed become ink because a truly living relationship with Jesus means that we can’t help but express our story. Like the Biblical writers of old we are participants in the great narrative of salvation. The Bible says: 

“…holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.” 2 Peter 1:21

 Have you been moved by the Spirit of God? Has Jesus’ story become your story? As we struggle through the final steps of the greatest saga ever told, are you and I standing on the promises of God? Are we sharing with others the victories that we have won through a relationship with Jesus? 

Jesus gave His life for you. Will you be a witness for Him today?


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