Post by MIRIAM JACOB on Oct 3, 2007 2:28:07 GMT -5
" THIS IS GRACE "
One night in a church service a young woman felt the tug of God at her heart. She experienced the work of the Holy Spirit in her heart as He showed her her sins and she repented and believed in the Lord Jesus as her Lord and Saviour. The young woman had a very rough past, involving alcohol, drugs, and prostitution. But, the change in her was evident. As time went on she became a faithful member of the church. She eventually became involved in the ministry, teaching young children.
It was not very long until this faithful young woman had caught the eye and heart of the pastor's son. The relationship grew and they began to make wedding plans. This is when the problems began. You see, about one half of the church did not think that a woman with a past such as hers was suitable for a pastor's son. The church began to argue and fight about the matter. So they decided to have a meeting. As the people made their arguments, and tensions increased, the meeting was getting completely out of hand. The young woman became very upset about all the things being brought up about her past.
As she began to cry the pastor's son stood to speak. He could not bear the pain it was causing his wife to be. He began to speak and his statement was this: "My fiancée's past is not what is on trial here. What you are questioning is the ability of the blood of Jesus to wash away sin. Today you have put the blood of Jesus on trial. So, does it wash away sin or not?"
The whole church began to weep as they realized that they had been slandering the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Too often, even as believers, we bring up the past and use it as a weapon against our brothers and sisters. Forgiveness is a very foundational part of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. If the blood of Jesus does not cleanse the other person completely then it cannot cleanse us completely. If that is the case, then we are all in a lot of trouble. What can wash away my sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus! End of case !!!
" In Christ we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins,according to the riches of His grace." (Ephesians 1:7 )
(Luke 7) recounts the joyful tears of the harlot who washes Jesus' feet with her tears of joy. She dared burst in to the house of a local religious leader who had invited Jesus to his home. She had apparently heard Jesus speak and present the good news that she could be accepted. Regardless of her past, she was loved by God. God broke her heart in joy and repentance. She cared not for the rules of this world that would forbid her entrance, and cared only to thank Him who had set her aching heart free. Where Simon, the Pharisee, would have cast her out, Jesus told her that "Your faith has saved you; go in peace." "He who comes unto Me, I will in no way cast out!" An amazing promise from our Lord.
One night in a church service a young woman felt the tug of God at her heart. She experienced the work of the Holy Spirit in her heart as He showed her her sins and she repented and believed in the Lord Jesus as her Lord and Saviour. The young woman had a very rough past, involving alcohol, drugs, and prostitution. But, the change in her was evident. As time went on she became a faithful member of the church. She eventually became involved in the ministry, teaching young children.
It was not very long until this faithful young woman had caught the eye and heart of the pastor's son. The relationship grew and they began to make wedding plans. This is when the problems began. You see, about one half of the church did not think that a woman with a past such as hers was suitable for a pastor's son. The church began to argue and fight about the matter. So they decided to have a meeting. As the people made their arguments, and tensions increased, the meeting was getting completely out of hand. The young woman became very upset about all the things being brought up about her past.
As she began to cry the pastor's son stood to speak. He could not bear the pain it was causing his wife to be. He began to speak and his statement was this: "My fiancée's past is not what is on trial here. What you are questioning is the ability of the blood of Jesus to wash away sin. Today you have put the blood of Jesus on trial. So, does it wash away sin or not?"
The whole church began to weep as they realized that they had been slandering the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Too often, even as believers, we bring up the past and use it as a weapon against our brothers and sisters. Forgiveness is a very foundational part of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. If the blood of Jesus does not cleanse the other person completely then it cannot cleanse us completely. If that is the case, then we are all in a lot of trouble. What can wash away my sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus! End of case !!!
" In Christ we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins,according to the riches of His grace." (Ephesians 1:7 )
(Luke 7) recounts the joyful tears of the harlot who washes Jesus' feet with her tears of joy. She dared burst in to the house of a local religious leader who had invited Jesus to his home. She had apparently heard Jesus speak and present the good news that she could be accepted. Regardless of her past, she was loved by God. God broke her heart in joy and repentance. She cared not for the rules of this world that would forbid her entrance, and cared only to thank Him who had set her aching heart free. Where Simon, the Pharisee, would have cast her out, Jesus told her that "Your faith has saved you; go in peace." "He who comes unto Me, I will in no way cast out!" An amazing promise from our Lord.