washedaway

Its been a while, but I have the urge to write.

While listening to one of my favorite hymns today, I was struck by the truth within the lyrics.

What can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
What can make me whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Oh! precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Nothing can for sin atone,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
Naught of good that I have done,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

I need to hear this often. It is far too easy to fall into the snare of works based righteousness. Too many times I feel that, in some perverted way, I can pay back grace. In my heart I believe that the 'good' works that I muster-up will somehow appease the wrath of a holy and just God. For what other reason would I attempt to find peace in the law? It is a frightening thought; in-light of the glorious news of the redeeming work at the cross, I still attempt to work for my salvation.

The truth is that the work of Christ on the cross was enough. Jesus is my only claim. Nothing but the blood. He is more than enough. How wonderful the thought that God became man and lived a perfect life. He became sin and died on the cross. Taking on the punishment of sin, he gives life to all who trust in His name. It is by grace, through faith that we are saved.

What an amazing God that we serve.

I am reminded this Easter that Jesus came to give us life. We are no longer slaves to sin, but slaves to righteousness. We have been saved to love him. Saved to enjoy him. He is our peace. He is the source of all joy. He is the end of the quest. He is the Lord of Lords. He is Emmanuel; God with us. He was crucified and He is risen.

Well, those are my thoughts.
Im off to bed.