Revelation 1:5-6; Unto Him that Loved Us

Revelation 1:5-6 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, 6 And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

The work of Christ upon earth is the supreme demonstration of God’s love for mankind. In Jesus’ first coming, His love is demonstrated in the pain and suffering that He eudured. The scars and wounds on His body attested to His love in bearing our sins upon the cross. It was a personal salvation that He wrought for each one of His own. It was His own blood that was shed for the remission of our sins. Only by that willingness of Jesus to suffer on our behalf can we be made kings and priests unto God.

The blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all sins. It was by means of His blood that we receive the forgiveness of sins. This is the function of the blood in our body. It carries away the waste and toxic, purifying our body. This is a most appropriate physical represention of our salvation in Christ. Our sins alienates us from God. The Son of God has to sacrifice Himself for our redemption. This is God’s way. And having understood this truth brings to our hearts great consolation. Our sins are forgiven. We are not forsaken to die in our sins. God loved us. Jesus loves us. What a simple and deep truth, the love of Christ for us.

May the love of God bring comfort to our hearts this day. Amen.