linnettejane
Well-known member
Subject: Fw: Blood
--- Original Message -----
> >> One night in a church service a young woman felt the tug of God
> >> at her heart.
> >>
> >> She responded to God's call and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior.
> >>
> >> The young woman had a very rough past, involving alcohol,
> >> drugs, and prostitution.
> >>
> >> But, the change in her was evident.. As time went on she became
> >> a faithful member of the church.
> >>
> >> She eventually became involved in the ministry,
> >> teaching young children.
> >>
> >> It was not very long until this faithful young woman
> >> had caught the eye and heart of the pastor's son.
> >>
> >> The relationship grew and they began to make wedding plans.
> >>
> >> This is when the problems began.
> >>
> >> You see, about one half of the church did not think that a woman
> >> with a past such as hers was suitable for a pastor's son.
> >>
> >> The church began to argue and fight about the matter.
> >>
> >> So they decided to have a meeting.
> >>
> >> As the people made their arguments and tensions increased,
> >> the meeting was getting completely out of hand.
> >>
> >> The young woman became very upset about all the things
> >> being brought up about her past.
> >>
> >> As she began to cry the pastor's son stood to speak.
> >>
> >> He could not bear the pain it was causing his wife to be.
> >>
> >> He began to speak and his statement was this:
> >>
> >> 'My fiancée's past is not what is on trial here.
> >>
> >> What you are questioning is the ability of the blood of Jesus
> >> to wash away sin.
> >>
> >> Today you have put the blood of Jesus on trial.
> >>
> >> So, does it wash away sin or not?'
> >>
> >> The whole church began to weep as they realized that they had
> >> been
> >> slandering the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ.
> >>
> >> Too often, even as Christians, we bring up the past
> >> and use it as a weapon against our brothers and sisters.
> >>
> >> Forgiveness is a very foundational part of the Gospel
> >> of our Lord Jesus Christ.
> >>
> >> If the blood of Jesus does not cleanse the other person
> >> completely
> >> then it cannot cleanse us completely
> >>
> >> If that is the case, then we are all in a lot of trouble.
> >>
> >>
> >> What can wash away my sins?
> >>
> >> Nothing but the blood of Jesus! End of case!!!!
> >>
> >> 'Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee
> >> he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.'
> >>
> >> Psalm 55:23
> >>
> >> My instructions were to pick four people that I wanted God to
> >> bless
> >> and I picked you.
> >>
> >> Please pass this to four people you want to be blessed
> >> and a copy back to me.
> >>
> >> This prayer is powerful and prayer is one of the best gifts we
> >> receive.
> >>
> >> There is no cost but a lot of rewards, let's continue to pray for
> >> one another.
> >>
> >> Here is the prayer:
> >>
> >> 'Father, I ask you to bless my friends, relatives
> >> and email buddies reading this right now.
> >> Show them a new revelation of your love and power.
> >> Holy Spirit, I ask you to minister to their spirit at this very
> >> moment.
> >> Where there is pain, give them your peace and mercy
> >> Where there is self doubt, release a renewed confidence
> >> through your grace.
> >> In Jesus' precious name
> >> Amen
> >>
--- Original Message -----
> >> One night in a church service a young woman felt the tug of God
> >> at her heart.
> >>
> >> She responded to God's call and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior.
> >>
> >> The young woman had a very rough past, involving alcohol,
> >> drugs, and prostitution.
> >>
> >> But, the change in her was evident.. As time went on she became
> >> a faithful member of the church.
> >>
> >> She eventually became involved in the ministry,
> >> teaching young children.
> >>
> >> It was not very long until this faithful young woman
> >> had caught the eye and heart of the pastor's son.
> >>
> >> The relationship grew and they began to make wedding plans.
> >>
> >> This is when the problems began.
> >>
> >> You see, about one half of the church did not think that a woman
> >> with a past such as hers was suitable for a pastor's son.
> >>
> >> The church began to argue and fight about the matter.
> >>
> >> So they decided to have a meeting.
> >>
> >> As the people made their arguments and tensions increased,
> >> the meeting was getting completely out of hand.
> >>
> >> The young woman became very upset about all the things
> >> being brought up about her past.
> >>
> >> As she began to cry the pastor's son stood to speak.
> >>
> >> He could not bear the pain it was causing his wife to be.
> >>
> >> He began to speak and his statement was this:
> >>
> >> 'My fiancée's past is not what is on trial here.
> >>
> >> What you are questioning is the ability of the blood of Jesus
> >> to wash away sin.
> >>
> >> Today you have put the blood of Jesus on trial.
> >>
> >> So, does it wash away sin or not?'
> >>
> >> The whole church began to weep as they realized that they had
> >> been
> >> slandering the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ.
> >>
> >> Too often, even as Christians, we bring up the past
> >> and use it as a weapon against our brothers and sisters.
> >>
> >> Forgiveness is a very foundational part of the Gospel
> >> of our Lord Jesus Christ.
> >>
> >> If the blood of Jesus does not cleanse the other person
> >> completely
> >> then it cannot cleanse us completely
> >>
> >> If that is the case, then we are all in a lot of trouble.
> >>
> >>
> >> What can wash away my sins?
> >>
> >> Nothing but the blood of Jesus! End of case!!!!
> >>
> >> 'Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee
> >> he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.'
> >>
> >> Psalm 55:23
> >>
> >> My instructions were to pick four people that I wanted God to
> >> bless
> >> and I picked you.
> >>
> >> Please pass this to four people you want to be blessed
> >> and a copy back to me.
> >>
> >> This prayer is powerful and prayer is one of the best gifts we
> >> receive.
> >>
> >> There is no cost but a lot of rewards, let's continue to pray for
> >> one another.
> >>
> >> Here is the prayer:
> >>
> >> 'Father, I ask you to bless my friends, relatives
> >> and email buddies reading this right now.
> >> Show them a new revelation of your love and power.
> >> Holy Spirit, I ask you to minister to their spirit at this very
> >> moment.
> >> Where there is pain, give them your peace and mercy
> >> Where there is self doubt, release a renewed confidence
> >> through your grace.
> >> In Jesus' precious name
> >> Amen
> >>