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As we reflect on the Easter season, this week’s article highlights the power and significance of the blood of Jesus—a reminder of His sacrifice and our redemption.
I invite you to read (Link shared below) and meditate on the shared scriptures. I’d love to hear your thoughts!

The Blood of Jesus: The Token and Remedy for our Redemption Why the Blood of Jesus Matters?

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𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐇: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐋𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄
Faith is the handle that helps us access what the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ has procured and made available for us. It is the work of the Holy Spirit in a believer through the agency of the word of God.
Our faith is hinged on the finished work of the cross (grace of our Lord Jesus Christ).
As clearly put in Ephesians 2:8; For by grace you have been saved through faith… This defines salvation, the divine acts of being brought into spaciousness, delivered from limitations and confinements as a by product of grace but accessed through faith. Again, according to Romans 4:16 - Therefore, [inheriting] the promise depends entirely on faith, in order that it may be given as an act of grace.
The arrangement that God has assembled for us to be schooled in this grace is through His word, the scriptures. 2 Peter 1:2 and Romans 1:17. From the scriptures we gain an in-depth knowledge of what Christs death, burial and resurrection has availed for us. Herein is our faith built. Remember that faith comes by continual interaction and hearing about the good news about the Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 10:17)
Faith in the grace that has been made available establishes us in righteousness and thus we gain access to the salvation of God available in Christ Jesus. We have been translated into the kingdom of Jesus Christ, the ultimate experience of our salvation – both in the forgiveness of sins and possibility to reign in life. Romans 5:17 explains this profoundly.
We are only able to accomplish this through the precious help of the Holy Spirit. He is the Spirit of grace, Spirit is faith and Spirit of righteousness. He is our teacher and helper. By Him we grow strong in faith as He unveils the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ (john 16:14).As a result we are established in righteousness and thus enter into Gods salvation.
What shall we say then. Grow stronger faith and grace in the understanding of what Christ has redeemed and made available for us – 2 Peter 3:18. For then we become true oaks of righteousness (Isaiah 61:3), immovable, bearing kingdom fruit and bringing glory to God.

This day...
Do not lose your courage and your confidence, because it brings with it a great reward.