Some of our flags are simply unembellished red flags which symbolize the blood of Jesus. In scripture we recognize the color red to also mean atonement, sacrifice, redemption, and love. God has shown His love through His "only begotten son." In John 10:14-18 Jesus tells us that He willingly gave up his life for us. He says, "No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord." Only love could have caused such a sacrifice. Only love would look on the mess humanity had made of itself and see the blood of Christ redeeming a future Bride without spot or wrinkle. As the old hymn declares, "What can wash away my sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus."
Friday, August 23, 2013
The Color of Love: Red
Some of our flags are simply unembellished red flags which symbolize the blood of Jesus. In scripture we recognize the color red to also mean atonement, sacrifice, redemption, and love. God has shown His love through His "only begotten son." In John 10:14-18 Jesus tells us that He willingly gave up his life for us. He says, "No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord." Only love could have caused such a sacrifice. Only love would look on the mess humanity had made of itself and see the blood of Christ redeeming a future Bride without spot or wrinkle. As the old hymn declares, "What can wash away my sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus."
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