As I read this scripture this morning I have these images of the people going out to find the perfect animals for their sacrifices. I wonder what is on their minds and in their hearts as they are combing the fields looking for their best to kill as an atonement for their sins, both intentional and unintentional sins.
I really can't even imagine how gruesome this whole experience was. Maybe it wasn't quit as bad for people in that time since they had to kill animals, clean them and prepare them for food. I just personally can't imagine having to do this each time I sinned. Every time. Touching the head of the animal to transfer my sin to it before I slaughter it by slitting its throat.
So I will sit here quietly reflecting on how God searched his fields, found the perfect, flawless lamb and offered him as the ultimate sacrifice to end all other sacrifices.
Jesus paid it all, all to him I owe. Sin had left a crimson stain, he washed it white as snow.
Our hands no longer have to be stained with blood. He has washes us, cleanses us.
I should be on my knees daily praising him for this.
Lord God, my heart aches this morning. My human mind cannot fathom giving up an only child to die so that the sins of all can be washed away forever. Lord you are God alone and I am so thankful that you have no limits. Your understanding. love, forgiveness and grace is immeasurable. Lord forgive me today for where I will fall short. Thank you for removing all barriers between us so that we can speak directly to you and receive complete forgiveness for all of the times each day that we intentionally and unintentionally sin. -Amen
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