Access to God by the Blood of Christ: Embracing God’s Gifts Through Jesus’ Sacrifice
Through the blood of Christ, believers gain unprecedented access to God. This divine access opens the door to God's perfection, protection, provision, peace, prosperity, power, and presence. Each of these gifts is freely given to those who accept Christ's sacrifice. Let’s explore how the blood of Jesus grants us these blessings, anchored in Scripture.
1. Access to God’s Perfection
Christ’s blood brings us into a place of holiness before God. We are perfected in Him, not by our efforts but by His sacrifice. Hebrews 10:14 says, “For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified.” Through the blood of Jesus, we stand blameless before God, cleansed from sin and presented in His perfection.
This perfection is not something we strive to attain but a gift we receive. As we accept Christ’s sacrifice, we are brought into the presence of a holy God, perfected in Him and made worthy to enter His presence.
2. Access to God’s Protection
The blood of Christ offers us divine protection. In Exodus 12, the blood of the Passover lamb protected the Israelites from death. This was a foreshadowing of the protection found in Jesus, the Lamb of God. Revelation 12:11 confirms, “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.”
Through Jesus’ blood, we are protected from the attacks of the enemy. This doesn’t mean we won’t face trials, but it means that in Christ, we have victory and divine protection over spiritual forces that seek to harm us.
3. Access to God’s Provision
God’s provision is available to us through the blood of Jesus. Philippians 4:19 tells us, “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Because of Christ’s sacrifice, we are children of God, and He promises to provide for us abundantly.
Jesus’ death tore the veil that separated us from God, giving us direct access to His throne of grace, where we can confidently approach Him with our needs (Hebrews 4:16). In Christ, we find provision for every physical, emotional, and spiritual need.
4. Access to God’s Peace
The blood of Jesus grants us peace with God. Romans 5:1 says, “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Without the shedding of Jesus’ blood, we would remain separated from God due to sin. But through His sacrifice, we are reconciled to God and blessed with His peace.
This peace surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7) and is a gift that guards our hearts and minds. In a world filled with turmoil, we are able to experience divine peace because of Christ’s sacrifice.
5. Access to God’s Prosperity
The blood of Christ brings spiritual prosperity and abundant life. Jesus declared, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10). This abundance is not limited to material wealth but extends to spiritual richness, joy, and fulfillment in every area of life.
God desires for us to thrive in all aspects of our lives—spiritually, emotionally, and even materially. As we trust in His sacrifice and follow His will, we experience the prosperity that comes from being in relationship with Him.
6. Access to God’s Power
Through the blood of Jesus, we have access to God’s power. Ephesians 1:19-20 speaks of “the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead.” The resurrection power that raised Christ from the dead is available to believers today, giving us strength and authority in our lives.
The power of God empowers us to live victoriously over sin, fear, and the forces of darkness. It is by this power that we overcome trials and fulfill the purposes God has set before us.
7. Access to God’s Presence
Finally, the blood of Jesus grants us access to the very presence of God. In the Old Testament, only the high priest could enter the Holy of Holies, and even then, only once a year. However, when Jesus died, the veil in the temple was torn from top to bottom (Matthew 27:51), symbolizing our direct access to God.
Hebrews 10:19-22 says, “Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus... let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith.” Because of Jesus, we no longer need a mediator; we can come boldly into God’s presence anytime, anywhere.
Embracing the Gift of Access
Access to God is one of the greatest blessings we can receive. It is not something we earn or deserve; it is a gift given to us through the blood of Jesus. When we come before God in prayer, worship, or times of need, we do so boldly, knowing that the sacrifice of Jesus has opened the way for us.
The benefits we receive through the blood of Christ—perfection, protection, provision, peace, prosperity, power, and presence—are treasures that deepen our relationship with God. We must remember, though, that these gifts are meant to draw us closer to the Giver. They are invitations to know God more intimately and to walk in His love and grace.
Conclusion: Living in the Power of Christ’s Blood
Let us not take this access for granted. Every day, we have the privilege of approaching our holy, powerful, and loving God. As we meditate on the sacrifice Jesus made, we grow in gratitude and reverence for His work on the cross.
We are invited to live in the fullness of God’s blessings, not as distant recipients but as beloved children. By embracing the access we have through the blood of Christ, we experience the beauty of God’s presence in our lives. Let us draw near with full assurance, confident in the power and love that the blood of Jesus has made possible.
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