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Because of the Blood

1 John 1:7 says, “But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.”  The blood of Jesus is that special ingredient that can make all the difference in our lives. 

Without the blood, we are doomed to a joyless existence in life, and separation from the Father in the afterlife. With the blood, we are put on a path that leads to meaningful life now and eternal life with the Father. 

John did not say it is religious effort, good deeds, trying hard, or behavior modification that cleanses us from sin. No, it is only because of the blood we can be made righteous. 

I was walking in the darkness, but now I’m in the light;                                                                                I couldn’t see a thing until Jesus gave me sight.                                                                                          It’s all because of the blood.

I was dead in my sins with no pulse or beating heart;                                                                                     I didn’t have a chance till Jesus gave me a new start.                                                                                It’s all because of the blood.

I was hopeless, joyless, in darkness and despair;                                                                                               I was at the end of my rope when Jesus met me there.                                                                              It’s all because of the blood.

It’s all because of the blood and its cleansing power revealing;                                                                It’s all because of the blood my life has new meaning.                                                                             It’s all because of the blood I’ve gone from night to day;                                                                            It’s all because of the blood my sins are washed away. 

If your life is not headed where it is supposed to be, maybe you still need the blood of Jesus Christ to wash you clean. 

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