Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water (Hebrews 10:22).
When we enter the Most Holy Place, on what ground dare we enter but the precious blood of Christ? But I have to ask myself, am I really seeking the way into the presence of God by the blood or by something else? What do I mean when I say, “by the blood”? Simply that I recognize my sins, that I confess that I have need of cleansing, and that I come to God on the basis of the finished work of the Lord Jesus.
I approach God through His merit alone, and never on the basis of my attainment; never, for example, on the ground that I have been extra kind or patient today, or that today I have done something for the Lord. I may be mistaken, but I fear some of us are thinking in terms such as these: “Today I have been a little more careful; today I have been doing a little better; so today I can approach God and can pray better!” No, no, no!
A clear conscience is never based upon our attainment; it can only be based on the atoning work of the Lord Jesus in the shedding of His blood. Amen!!!
Good Morning. May The Atoning Blood continue to Speak for you and your household. Stay Safe and Graced.
Credit: Rev. Newman
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