DAILY WALKING WITH GOD #196 POWER MIGHTY IN THE BLOOD There is indeed power mighty in the blood of Jesus. All children of God sing it; the Bible establishes it but many do not often appropriate the power in the blood to their advantage. The few who regularly appropriate the benefits can testify to its universal influence. With the help of the blood, all things are possible: healing, deliverance, open door, overflowing joy, victory, casting out demons, provision, breakthrough, cleansing, salvation, protection, preservation, obtaining strength, etc. When evangelist John Wesley (1703-1791) was returning home from a service one night, he was robbed. The thief, however, found his victim to have only a little money and some Christian literature. As the bandit was leaving, Wesley called out, Stop! I have something more to give you. The surprised robber paused. My friend, said Wesley, you may live to regret this sort of life. If you ever do, heres something to remember: The blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all sin! The thief hurried away, and Wesley prayed that his words might bear fruit. Years later, Wesley was greeting people after a Sunday service when he was approached by a stranger. What a surprise to learn that this visitor, now a believer in Christ as a successful businessman, was the one who had robbed him years before! I owe it all to you, said the transformed man. Oh no, my friend, Wesley exclaimed, not to me, but to the precious blood of Jesus Christ that cleanses us from all sin! And they overcame Him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. (Rev. 12:11) This is the last reference in the Bible to the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ; here it is the overcoming blood, enabling believers to withstand the deceptions and accusations of Satan. There are at least 43 references to the blood of Christ in the New Testament, all testifying to its great importance in the salvation and daily life of the believer. Judas the betrayer spoke of it as innocent blood (Matthew 27:4) and Peter called it the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot (I Peter l:9). It is the cleansing blood in I John l:7 and the washing blood in Rev. l:5, stressing that it removes the guilt of our sins. Halleluyah! All other shed bloods cry for vengeance until the blood of the shedder of blood is shed. The good news is that the blood of Jesus speaks and commands peace, love, restoration and all good things of life. The blood is active, living and efficacious now and for evermore. Remember to plead the blood daily on yourself, family members, the church, your country, friends and all that matter to you - only do so in faith and be holy. I stand in the gap for you to declare that the blood of Jesus will work for you and be your needed panacea all the days of your life. FOR MEDITATION Revelation 12:7-11 KJV [7] And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, [8] And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. [9] And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. [10] And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. [11] And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. SHALOM, PEACE, CCI
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