Some people still find the truth behind the cross as not relatable. Questions might arise as to how the blood Jesus shed on the cross is the remedy for their sin.
Most of us are familiar with blood donations, and some of us have done the same. When my husband went to donate his blood on his birthday, I asked my mom, "If it is an emergency, why are they waiting for blood instead of using the blood that was stored in blood banks?" To which my mom said, "No, for patients who are critical, they need fresh blood; only then can we save that life."
Like that, to cleanse our sin, a blameless blood needs to be shed (not any blood is enough like animal blood). Who can be blameless but God (Jesus)? So, he came by himself and gave his blood to save our souls. He is the pure sacrifice to save the souls from the impurities of sin. Even today, tribals in some places have the practice of shedding the blood of infants as it is innocent blood. But the sacrifice is already done for every human that was born, that is living, and those who will come in the future. No more bloodshed is needed. Our only duty is to accept the blood to save our souls. That is why it is called salvation. The Bible in Romans 5:9 says, "By His( Jesus') sacrificial death, we are now put right with God."
You might ask, "Why should I care about God? Or about my sin?" It is because we are not just the body. We are living in there, and we have our soul which will live forever. It is eternal. So we need an eternal place to live. It is our life on earth which decides where we spend our eternity. Heaven or Hell.
Seek God, my friend, make Him your friend. None of us deserve Hell. It is not a place for us. But, the denial of salvation will lead us there as there is no salvation except through the blood of God. By receiving that, we are being cleansed and will spend eternity in the Holy place, Heaven with the Most Holy One. Make your decision. We have one life and one savior.
Dear God, open our eyes to see and receive your salvation. May we get saved and be a part of the eternal life that you will offer us. May none we know on earth die without knowing you and the salvation on the cross. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
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