This Has Never Ever Happened Before - Part 664

Let him that hath ears to hear, hear. There was a time in each and every one of our lives when we were without Christ. In this context, the scriptures state that we were "aliens from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers from the covenants of promise."(Ephesians 2:12) During this time, we had no hope. We certainly did not know our Lord God and Saviour. Ephesians chapter two states that we, in times past were "Gentiles in the flesh, who are called uncircumcision by those which is called the circumcision in the flesh by hands." (Ephesians 2:11)

But now because of Christ Jesus, those of us who were far off are now made near by the precious blood of Jesus -- for He is our peace and joy. (Ephesians 2:13) He hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition that separated man from his beloved Saviour. God in the flesh becoming our intermediary because of the breadth and depth of His love for you and I. As the scriptures state, there is only one mediator between God and man -- Christ Jesus. (I Timothy 2:5) 

When Jesus shed His blood, He abolished in His own flesh the enemy that plagues our souls. He did so once and for all. Jesus fulfilled the law of commandments contained in ordinance for those who believe through His grace and mercy. (Ephesians 2:14-15) As well, Jesus blotted out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us -- the long list of transgressions that made us sinners -- and the written Law which was contrary to us from the very beginning, Yes, Jesus blotted our sins into oblivion, nailing them to the cross. (Colossians 2:14) 

Why? Because from the beginning our Creator loved His creation. And because of His grace we can be complete in Jesus -- who is the head of all principality and power. In whom we -- as a consequence of asking Jesus to become our Saviour -- are circumcised with the circumcision that is without hands. (Colossians 2:11) The sins of the flesh -- covered once and for all by the circumcision of Christ. 

Indeed, the ultimate sacrifice -- our Lord God and Saviour Jesus shedding His precious blood on the cross for us. In Him -- our Lord God and Saviour Jesus the Christ -- dwelt all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. (Colossians 2:9) Now in responding to Jesus' love, we are buried with Him in baptism, wherein also we are risen with Him through faith in the operational God - who hath raised Him from the dead. And you, being once dead in your sins and the "uncircumcision of your flesh" hath He quickened together with Him having forgiven you of all trespasses. Raising us up and seating us with Him in heavenly places. (Ephesians 2:6) 

Blotting out every one of our sins through His blood. "I, even I, am He that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins." (Isaiah 43:25)  The miracle of the grace did not end there. The cross did so much more. Indeed, having spoiled principalities and powers on that day, Jesus made a show of them openly - triumphing over the evil of the world for your salvation. 

Why? So that we might be reconciled unto God in one body because of the cross. "And having made peace through the blood of His cross, by Him to reconcile all things unto Himself, by Him, I say, whether they be things in earth or things in heaven." (Colossians 1:20) And He did so for one reason. So that our Lord God and Saviour who loved us so much that He would go so far as to hang from a wooden cross  for His beloved could say: "My grace is sufficient for thee - for My strength is made perfect in weakness." (II Corinthians 12:9) 

Therefore, as you start a new white page this day be victorious in Jesus. Believe and stand upon His promises. Praise Him for His goodness. Thank Jesus for His love that surpasses all human understanding. When you do, you will soon discover that the grace of Jesus is more than sufficient -- every moment in every day. Stand in the offering plate.