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The Blood That Speaks Better Things
Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Sep 15, 2020 (message contributor)
Summary: Jesus is the only mediator between God and man and the blood that was shed on the cross of calvary is the seal of this covenant. This blood of sprinkling speaks for the children of God.
"And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel." (Hebrews 12:24).
Jesus is the only mediator between God and man. There is no other. Your Pastor or any man of God cannot mediate between you and God. Jesus Christ is the mediator of the new covenant to reconcile man to God inspite of his sins and despite God's great displeasure; to offer our prayers to God and bring down the favour of God to us, to plead with God for us and to plead with us for God and at last to bring man and God together in heaven. 1 Timothy 2:5 says: "For there is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus."
He intercedes on our behalf and prayers are answered in his name. Father, thank you for Jesus; the mediator of the covenant of grace.
This covenant of grace is ratified by the blood of Jesus which was shed on the cross of calvary to purchase the salvation of man. The blood of Jesus satisfies God's conditions for the salvation of man and purifies the heart of man to meet God's demands of righteousness (Hebrews 13:12, 20, Revelation1:5).
This blood speaks better things than the blood of Abel. "You have come to Jesus, the one who mediates the new covenant between God and people, and to the sprinkled blood, which speaks of forgiveness instead of crying out for vengeance like the blood of Abel" (Hebrews 12:24 NLT).
The blood of Jesus speaks of forgiveness and mercy while the blood of Abel cries for vengeance. The blood of Jesus will speak for mercy on your behalf in Jesus name. The blood of Jesus cleanse us from all sins (1 John 1:7), speaks for man's redemption (Ephesians 1:7), speaks peace to troubled hearts (Colosians 1:20), allows us to enter boldly into God's presence (Hebrews 10:19), speaks victory (Revelation 12:11) and healing (1 Peter 2:24). The blood of Jesus is the seal of our covenant with God. The blood will speak better things for you in Jesus name.
God bless you. Shalom.
