The Greatest Testimony

When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.  John 19:30

The greatest testimony that has ever been told and will continue to be told is that of the cross, the redemptive work of Christ that reconciled man back to God. Jesus paid the price for my sin and shame. One fact I can't fail but comprehend is the love God has for me. Because of this love, he left his throne above, came to earth in the form of a man like me, the creator of all living creatures was born in a manger with animals for companions, the owner of all wealth and riches grew up in a low income household of a carpenter, and the great king over all the earth was no one important till it was time to fulfill his ministry.

Within three years, He changed peoples perception of what the kingdom of heaven is, was moved with great compassion several times and did works to glorify God the Father. Jesus was "oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth" Isaiah 53:7. Jesus died on the cross of Calvary, paid the price and in the process:

 The veil was torn and the door to constant access to the throne of God was opened. Yes, the door of unlimited communion with God was opened, we can "approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need" Hebrews 4:16. The fellowship between God and man that was broken in the garden has been restored. The way to the Tree of Life is now open, which is the eternal life we have in Christ Jesus. We not only have abundant life but also every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms John 10:10, Ephesians 1:3. Furthermore, we have been given power to tread upon snakes and scorpions, power to decree a thing and it is established, authority to bind or loose on earth and as we do so, it is reciprocated in heaven, authority to say to mountains be removed into the Sea, power to be effective ministers for God in the strength and might of the Holy Spirit. God's divine power has given us everything that pertains to life and godliness 2 Peter 1:3. 

With such great blessings, what should our response be? As Jesus opened the way for us to reconnect back to God, He wants us to also open the door of our own hearts for him to enter in. This is the invitation we have been given;

             Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door,

             I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. Revelation 3:20

This invitation was made over two thousand years ago and it is still open today. The question is "will you open the door?"

 

 

 

Would you be free from the burden of sin?
There’s power in the blood, power in the blood;
Would you o’er evil a victory win?
There’s wonderful power in the blood.

Refrain

There is power, power, wonder working power
In the blood of the Lamb;
There is power, power, wonder working power
In the precious blood of the Lamb.

Would you be free from your passion and pride?
There’s power in the blood, power in the blood;
Come for a cleansing to Calvary’s tide;
There’s wonderful power in the blood.

Refrain

Would you be whiter, much whiter than snow?
There’s power in the blood, power in the blood;
Sin stains are lost in its life giving flow.
There’s wonderful power in the blood.

Refrain

Would you do service for Jesus your King?
There’s power in the blood, power in the blood;
Would you live daily His praises to sing?
There’s wonderful power in the blood.

Refrain

 Words & Music: Lew­is E. Jones, 1899 

If you desire to respond to this invitation, pray as follows:

Thank you Jesus for dying and paying the price for me. I open the door of my heart to you and ask that you come into my heart. I believe that you died to save me from my sins and restore me back again to God. Thank you for coming into my heart In Jesus name. Amen

 

Jesus died and rose again on the third day and sits at the right hand of God. God has given us the Holy Spirit who is our comforter , our Companion and our Teacher who teaches all things. I invite you to take a step further and discover this amazing relationship. I invite you to give your all as Jesus gave his all.


Happy Easter to us all.