Daily Spurgeon
Daily Spurgeon

February 2

This is the voice of unchangeable truth. In Jewish ceremonies, sins were never removed without shedding blood. Sin cannot be forgiven without atonement. It's clear there's no hope for me outside of Christ; no other sacrifice compares.

Am I truly believing in Him? Is His atoning blood applied to my soul? We all need Him equally. No matter how moral or kind we might be, the rule won't change for us.

Sin only yields to the blood of Jesus, God's chosen sacrifice. What a blessing that there's one way to pardon! Why seek another? Those with superficial faith can't grasp how we rejoice in forgiveness through Christ. Their rituals and prayers offer little comfort. They ignore the great salvation, trying to find forgiveness without blood.

My heart, sit down and see God’s justice in punishing sin, all poured out on Jesus. Bow in humble joy, kissing the feet of the One whose blood atones for you. When conscience stirs, don't rely on feelings or proofs; this is a habit from our days of legal bondage.

The only comfort for a guilty conscience is seeing Jesus on the cross. "The blood is the life of it," says the Levitical law. It's the life of faith, joy, and all holy graces. "Oh! how sweet to view the flowing of my Savior's precious blood; with divine assurance knowing He has made my peace with God."

Closing Prayer

Father, as morning breaks, help us trust You fully, even when our way isn't clear. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

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