Christians say it but do they really understand The Blood of Jesus?

Without a doubt, the blood of Jesus Christ is the most precious gift our heavenly Father has given to us. Yet, few Christians understand its true value, the worth and the importance.
Christians often sing about the power of the blood. You know that song, "There is power, power, wonder-working power in the precious blood of the Lamb." But most seldom walk in the power of that blood. But what an awesome Power there is in the blood.

We simply do not realize the import meaning of the blood. For example: We constantly "plead the blood" as some kind of mystical formula.

It means that our sins are remitted or paid for. that we're free from the bondage of Satan, that all our sins are covered." Yet, beyond forgiveness, what does the blood of Jesus Christ mean?

I want to share the significance of the preciousness blood of Jesus, sacrificed for everyone and how it can transform our lives!

Most Christians know about the blood Jesus shed for us. When Christ lifted the cup at the last Passover, He said in Luke 22:20.
"...This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you".

We are reminded of His sacrifice every time we have communion. But that is about all of what most Christians' understand of Jesus' blood. We know only about the blood being shed and not about the covenant and the sealing of the covenant through the sacrifice!

To understand the significance and the importance of why Jesus shed His blood for us, we have to understand the Old Testament, how God operated then so we can better understand the New Covenant today.

Let's go to Exodus 12:22. The Israelites were commanded to take a bunch of hyssop (which is a hairy tipped plant), dip it in the blood of a slain lamb, and sprinkle it onto the lintel (or the top) and two side-posts of their front door. That night, when the death angel came and saw the blood on the door posts, he would pass over the house.

As long as the blood was left in the basin, it was useless; it was merely blood that had been shed. The blood had power to save through faith, obedience and following instructions, when it was lifted out of the basin and placed on the door. protection was given to that home, just as God instructed!

Why couldn't the Israelites have simply laid the basin of blood at the threshold and said, "It doesn't matter what we do with it. After all, blood is blood, sacrifice is sacrifice. right"?

I'll tell you what would have happened: The death angel would have struck that home! The blood had to be lifted out of the basin and put on the door posts to fulfill its purpose of protection.

This blood in Exodus 12 is the blood of a sacrifice, just like the blood of Jesus. The blood that flowed at Calvary was not wasted. it did not fall to the ground and disappear. It didn't set in a basin. That precious blood was collected in a heavenly fountain.

If Christ is Lord of your life, then your door post (or your heart), has been covered by His blood. This is not only for forgiveness, but also for protection!

When you are covered by the blood of Jesus, you are totally under the protection of His blood, His covenant, sealed against all the destroying powers of Satan. When they see's Christ's blood on your door posts, they must pass over you. These demons and imps cannot touch you because they cannot touch anyone in God's New Covenant sealed with the blood of Jesus!

So, you see, the blood has to do with much more than forgiveness. Jesus' blood has not been left in the basin but has been lifted out and sprinkled on our heart, we are covered by the blood and by the new covenant. And it is waiting to be sprinkled on the door posts of hearts around the world!

Also, blood was also mentioned in Exodus 24:1-11. In this passage, God made a covenant agreement with Israel. He promised, "If you will obey My words, I will be God to you, and you will be My people."

After Moses read the law to the people, they answered saying, "We understand -- and we will obey."
They agreed to the covenant with the Lord.

Now, this covenant had to be sealed. to be confirmed and made valid and that could happen only through a blood sacrifice. Kind of like, sealing the deal! Hebrews 9:19 tells us Moses "...took the blood ...and sprinkled both the book, and all the people..."

The shed blood of the burnt offerings was contained in a basin. Moses took some of this blood and poured part of it by the altar. Then he took a hyssop, dipped it in the basin and sprinkled some of the blood on the twelve pillars (representing the twelve tribes of Israel). Finally, Moses dipped the hyssop into the basin and sprinkled the blood on the people. This blood covering the people and sealed the covenant!

It is clear from this passage that the blood gave the Israelites full access to God, with joy. On this occasion it had nothing to do with forgiveness and remission of sin, but rather, with communion. They were now sanctified, cleansed. worthy to be in the presence of God.

Then Moses and the seventy elders went up to the mountain to meet God. And the Lord appeared to them, coming down a sapphire-stone walk. These men saw a table spread before them and Scripture infers that with ease, comfort and no fear of judgment, they sat in God's presence and ate and drank with Him:

This is simply amazing! These men could eat and drink in the very presence of God - Now, earlier that same day, they had feared for their lives. It was because the blood that had been sprinkled, they understood the covenant, the safety, the power and the security. They didn't fear!

Today we are in a new covenant with Jesus Christ -- a covenant sealed by His own blood. When His precious blood is sprinkled on your soul, it is also for purposes of communion. It is so we can go boldly, without fear of judgment into God's presence for communion. We are given access to Him, with no sin condemning us. We are worthy, were righteous before God through the blood and we are free to talk to God and enjoy His company!

In the Old Testament, one of the most important things that happened with the blood was done by the high priest. Once each year on the Day of Atonement, in the tabernacle, he went into the Holy of Holies for "reconciliation." This act was meant to wipe away the people's sins, so they could be submissive and have communion again with the heavenly Father until next year on the Day of Atonement.

The priest would carry into the Holy of Holies a handful of incense, a censer of burning coals of fire from the altar, and a container of blood from a slain ox. Within the Holy of Holies was an ark, on top of which sat a flat, golden top with a lip around it. This was the mercy seat, where God "sat"; it was His very presence. The mercy seat had two golden cherubim on either side, with wings spread over the seat. After cleansing himself in an elaborate ceremony, the priest went inside the Holy of holies with great reverence and fear. He dropped the incense into the fire, causing an aroma and smoke to ascend. (This represented the prayers of forgiveness to the Father) Then the priest dipped his finger into the blood and sprinkled it seven times on the mercy seat: Refer to Leviticus 16:14 When the blood was sprinkled on God's seat, forgiveness of all sins was accomplished and all past sins were covered. When the high priest came out, the people knew God had accepted the sacrifice and their sins were pardoned. Israel never doubted it! They never questioned if there sins were forgiven because this is how God told them to receive forgiveness. They just followed the process.

We too, as Christians have a high priest. its Jesus, our Lord. And He is our High Priest not just once a year, but for all time to the end of the world! Jesus took His own blood to the true mercy seat. into God's presence, the Holy of Holies and presented it for the remission of all sins, of all believers, of all time. Past - Present and forever. He is a final sacrifice!

Hebrews 9:12 "Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us".
Hebrews 9:14 "How much more shall the blood of Christ... purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?"

Jesus took His own blood into heaven for us! And it isn't reserved there simply as a memorial. It is to be sprinkled on all who come to Him by faith! See, it is "Nothing but the Blood" of Jesus that seals the covenant.

• Are you covered by the blood?
• Have you come into the covenant with God through His Son, Jesus Christ?

I always ask these very important questions.

• Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior?
• Do you want to receive the free gift of salvation today?
• Or maybe you had before - but for some reason, you want to recommit your life to Him?

If you do, say this Prayer aloud after me
Jesus, I am a sinner and need forgiveness. I believe that You shed your precious blood and died for my sins so I might live. I want to turn from my sin filled life and I commit my life to serving Christ but I need your strength. I invite You into my heart as my personal Savior. Thank you for sealing the covenant with your blood for the forgiveness of my sins and for my protection. Amen. and Amen!

If you have said this prayer for the first time of if you have recommitted your life to Christ by saying this prayer, we welcome you as a new person in Christ today. God has been long-awaiting for you. And He says welcome home my child. welcome home. We encourage you to find a Faith based Church, spend time in prayer, listen to what God places in your heart, join a Bible study or life Group, pick up that Bible and read it daily, openly discuss your struggles, your questions and concerns with a Pastor or someone you trust and believe. If you don't have a Pastor, drop me a line, I will gladly help.

I believe we serve a loving God, a Healing God, and a God of compassion, forgiveness, restoration and a God who wants us Free! God says whenever two come together in agreement He will be among us and He shall answer our prayers. Well, your one, I am the second and he is present and hears us. Father as we go our own way we pray for your guidance and direction. We Pray for healing our bodies and we thank you for restoring our soul. In Jesus Name we pray Amen and Amen.

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