A Priceless Gift
Written by Rachel Lockett, Guest Contributor
The Power of the Blood of Jesus
Growing up, I often heard the phrase “the blood of Jesus.” We would apply the blood over our families, our homes, and our travels, trusting in its power to protect and cover us. At times, we declared it in the face of the enemy, standing firm in the victory already won. But as I grew in my walk with Christ, I came to truly understand the depth of His sacrifice, the power, and purpose of His precious blood.
The Fall of Man
Can you imagine being surrounded by the presence of the Almighty God, in perfect communion, only to suddenly lose it all? That’s exactly what happened to Adam and Eve. No longer could they hear His voice, feel His embrace, or dwell under His covering. Sin entered the world through their disobedience, creating a painful separation between God and humanity. Spiritual death happened first, then there was physical death, a consequence of stepping out of the will of God.
Reconciled Through the Blood of Jesus
To be honest, I know what spiritual death feels like. It’s a void that nothing in this world can ever truly fill. We search for meaning in relationships, success, and material things, yet they always leave us longing for more. But God, in His endless love and mercy, made a way for us to be redeemed back to Him through Christ Jesus and the finished work of the cross.
The blood of Jesus not only washes us clean from all unrighteousness but also restores our intimate relationship with God through the power of reconciliation. As Colossians 1:20 declares, “And through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through His blood, shed on the cross.” His sacrifice bridged the gap, making a way for us to walk in forgiveness and renewed fellowship with God.
The Blood of Jesus and God’s Wrath
“The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are, and when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No destructive plague will touch you when I strike Egypt.” Exodus 12:13
As I continued to grow in my walk with God, I came to understand another powerful truth: the blood of Jesus spares us even from the wrath of God Himself. We were guilty, sentenced to permanent death with no way to redeem ourselves, but Jesus’ blood paid the price we never could.
Romans 5:9 reminds us, “Since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through Him!” Just as the blood of a spotless lamb applied to the doorposts spared the children of Israel from destruction in Exodus 12:13, the precious blood of Jesus, when applied to our lives, marks us as His own, protecting us from the enemy’s plans and securing our place in His kingdom.
The Priceless Gift of Salvation
The ransom for our souls was paid with the shed blood of the innocent, spotless Lamb of God. His blood represents His victory over sin, death, and all the forces of evil.
Yet, this priceless gift was freely given to us because of God’s unfailing love. Jesus’ blood redeems us and declares us righteous, not by anything we have done, but by His grace alone. We could never earn it, and we certainly could never afford it. His blood was the payment, and our salvation is the gift.
Marilyn Rachel Lockett
Rachel is a wife, mother, singer, songwriter, and the host of “The Relationship Room” podcast. She is passionate about using her gifts to inspire and uplift others through music, storytelling, and meaningful conversations. You can find her resources on YouTube, The Rachel Lockett Channel and Instagram, IamRachelLockett.
