So how was the original sin “covered?” Through blood sacrifice. God took the lives of animals in His own creation to make a covering for the one part of creation that was made in His Own Image. And thus began a continual process of blood-shedding to achieve temporary cover for sin
But that was the problem: the covering was only temporary. Matter of fact, the book of Hebrews says it like this: “It is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. Therefore… Christ came into the world” (Hebrews 10:4-5a, NIV).
It took a Perfect Man to pay the price for man’s sin, and only Jesus was perfect. As we prepare our hearts and homes for Christmas and think about the joyful celebration of the birth of Jesus, God Incarnate as a tiny helpless infant, let us also remember He was born to die. That special little Baby came for one solitary purpose: as the one perfect and permanent sacrifice to cover the sins of all who believe on Him.
Picture that innocent baby in the manger as you read these words: “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (Jesus speaking, John 3:16, AKJV).
Folks, Jesus paid it all. And as the old hymn says, all to Him I owe. And so do you. How are we showing your gratitude?
“Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners” (Romans 5:6b, NLT).
“But our High Priest offered himself to God as a single sacrifice for sins, good for all time” (Hebrews 10:12a).
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