Mar 25 - RICHES OF GRACE THROUGH THE BLOOD OF JESUS

“In Whom we have redemption through His blood the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace” (Eph 1:7).

One may forgive a person, but one cannot give him the riches of God’s grace along with it. Through the blood of Jesus Christ we get not only forgiveness of sins, but also riches of grace. Why is riches of grace given along with forgiveness of sins? Riches of grace is essential for one to overcome that particular sin and the effects of that sin.

For instance, a man may have a problem with anger. When he sincerely asks the Lord for forgiveness, through the blood of Christ, he receives not only forgiveness, but also riches of grace to overcome that anger. MANY MILLIONS OF WELL-MEANING CHRISTIANS ARE IGNORANT OF THIS POWER IN THE BLOOD OF CHRIST.

If your spiritual eyes are open to the glorious power in the blood of the Lamb, you will sincerely repent and ask forgiveness for all your sins. Then all of them will be forgiven, and along with that YOU WILL RECEIVE RICHES OF GRACE TO OVERCOME THOSE SINFUL NATURES, whatever they may be – pride, anger, envy, lust, greed, bitterness or unforgiving spirit; the riches of grace through the blood of Jesus will bestow humility, gentleness, charity, purity, generosity, forgiving love, etc, etc. If, for instance, you are a chain smoker and you repent with all sincerity, the blood of Christ will not only wash away your sin, but will also give you riches of grace to overcome it. You will start hating even the smell and taste of it, by the grace of God.

– Taken from Morning Manna – Thoughts for Daily Devotion