There is no more sacrifice for sins. Heb 10:18b
This is a declaration that we need to preach from the roof tops. It is a wonderful declaration and attestation to all that Christ has become for us. The past, present and the future course of all mankind was dealt a decisive blow by our Lord and saviour Jesus such that things can just never be the same again.
It tears my heart apart to see us stumble on that basic but all important point. No amount of beautiful, lovely acts of piety can undo that statement. The time basking in prayers ought to be in view of that statement and not in trying to undo the statement. No deed; though worthy in the eyes of man, can change the fact that there is no more sacrifice for sins. It seems just good to think that it is possible to undo that fact.
It is vain to try to make a sacrifice for our sins. Our call to live in the light of who we have been made is not to try and pay back a little of the debt. The price to be where we are and who we are has been paid.
As I am coming to gradually understand God’s unsearchable love day by day, it is mouth gaping to just realise that his demonstration of love on the cross has put an end to all forms of sacrifice.
If there is any sacrifice worth giving, it is the sacrifice of ourselves (in letting go of self) beautifully-garnished, seemingly with incenses (of sacrifices) of praise and appreciation unto the lord alone who has done this marvelous deed.
It beats human ego to appreciate and understand that when he said, ‘It is finished’, It is finished. There is no part. No flesh can glory or boast in his presence. That is not our part.
When a wrestling match is declared over, you don’t go jogging and warming up your boots waiting for the next round. You join the victory parade. You know it’s over.
I wish to God we would realise it is over because a price has been paid. If our Saviour could decide to take a seat in attestation to the fact that all is settled, why are we trying to carry out that which has been accomplished?
Only let us hold on firmly to the hope we profess, because we can trust God to keep his promise. (Heb 10:23)
Cheers!
-Dr. Bolaji Akanni