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Put away sin by the sacrifice – 7 words on Cross

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June 22 Devotional

“…now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.” — Hebrews 9:26 (KJV)

In the Old Testament, only the high priest could enter the Most Holy Place in the tabernacle—and that too just once a year. He wasn’t allowed to go in without the blood of the sacrificial animal. He wore special robes known as garments of glory and beauty (Exodus 28:2,4). These included a white robe, a blue outer robe with golden bells and pomegranates along its hem, and the ephod—a richly woven garment made from gold, blue, purple, scarlet, and fine linen. Over the ephod, he wore a breastplate with twelve stones representing the twelve tribes of Israel, with the Urim and Thummim beneath it.

These garments symbolized divine majesty. But when it was time to present the blood offering to God on behalf of the people, the high priest removed these glorious garments and wore simple white linen. This signified that he had to humble himself—become like an ordinary man—before approaching God.

This points to the humility of our Lord Jesus Christ. He didn’t come as an angel, although He had the power to. Instead, He came as a man (Hebrews 2:16), just like us. Why? Because angels cannot die, and they cannot understand human suffering. But Jesus became like us so that He could be a merciful and faithful High Priest on our behalf.

Every year on the Day of Atonement, the Israelites gathered from distant places. They remained outside the tabernacle, confessing their sins while placing their hands on the sacrificial animal. This animal symbolized Jesus Christ, who took the punishment we deserved. Once slain, the high priest would carry the blood into the Holy of Holies and sprinkle it on the mercy seat. Then, divine fire from heaven consumed the blood, showing that God had accepted the sacrifice and forgiven the people.

The high priest would then return and declare that he had seen God’s acceptance and that their sins were forgiven. That moment was the most joyful day for the entire nation.

Yet, all these Old Testament rituals were just a shadow of what was to come. The perfect sacrifice is the Lord Jesus Himself. Through His own blood, He made a way to completely cleanse and perfect all who come to Him.

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Let this truth remind us today: we are made whole not by religious acts, but by the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross.

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1 God shall supply all your needs

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God shall supply all your needs

“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:19 (KJV)

During the time the Israelites were rebuilding the ruined walls and burned gates of Jerusalem, they faced strong resistance from their enemies. The progress of God’s work was blocked, not just by outside forces, but also by internal struggles, especially a lack of love and unity among themselves. A severe famine had hit the land, forcing many to mortgage their lands, homes, and vineyards just to survive (see Nehemiah 5:3–4). Sadly, some even began charging interest on loans to their fellow Jews.

As believers of the New Christian faith, it’s our divine calling to support one another in times of need. Ignoring this responsibility disrupts the flow of God’s work. True children of God are not meant to beg for food or money (Psalm 34:10; 37:25). Those who constantly look to others instead of trusting God often remain in a cycle of dependency.

In the teachings of the Christian prayer church, we understand that those in need should turn to Christian prayer, not complaints. At the same time, those who are blessed with more must seek God’s guidance to find and bless the needy. When this spiritual balance is maintained under God’s direction, all needs are fulfilled, and nothing is wasted.

A few years ago, I had the privilege of staying with a humble family rooted in New Christian prayer. The head of the family had recently lost his job, and one day, they had absolutely no food—not even a slice of bread. Yet, instead of panicking, the whole family, including the little children, gathered to pray. They didn’t murmur or worry; they believed.

As we were deep in prayer, a sudden loud noise came from the front door. We thought someone had thrown a heavy stone. But when we opened it, we found a large sack filled with bread, vegetables, and enough food to feed the entire household.

God had answered before we even finished praying. This testimony is a powerful reminder to every believer at the New Christian prayer church: begging dishonors the Provider, but praying in faith brings provision in His perfect timing.