1 John 1:7 – “The blood of Jesus, His Son, CONTINUALLY cleanses us from all sin.”

As I read, prayed, and meditated on the Word, the Holy Spirit made me laugh by depositing a phrase in my heart.  As I began reading 1 John, a phrase or declaration from verse 7 captured my attention with the word “continually.”

The thought made me laugh: I am careful not to appear irreverent, but I heard, “Jesus is our perpetual spot remover.”   When doing laundry, the bottle of spot remover is of no value and is sitting on the shelf.   We can even take it down and read the instructions and benefits, but it is of no value unless it is applied to the spot.

The Blood of Jesus “continually” cleanses us “if” we abide in Him. Knowing about the blood does not cleanse, applying the blood does.   In confession, repentance, and reception, we enjoy His “continual” cleansing.

Many claim to be followers of Christ but with no lifestyle or heart change. 1 John 1:6 – “We can be SURE (absolute certainly) that we’ve truly come to live in intimacy with God, not just saying, ‘I am intimate with God,’ but by walking in the footsteps of Jesus.”   It is in the walk, not the talk!

I John 3:1-3 is a fantastic revelation. “Beloved, we are God’s children RIGHT NOW; however, it’s not yet apparent what we will become. But we DO KNOW that when it is finally made visible, we will be JUST LIKE HIM, for we will see Him as He truly is. AND all who focus their hope on Him will always be purifying themselves, just as Jesus is pure.”  [Emphasis mine.]

1 John 4:12 gives us the promise of becoming God’s permanent home! We have our permanent residence in Him, and He makes us His permanent and perpetual residence.   If God is permanently “in” us, then we continually enjoy His life and have access to all He is.   Let your permanent spot remover do His work in you.

Surrender 100% of yourself to Him and receive 100% of Him.   No spots or blemishes can withstand the blood.   No demon in hell can overpower the blood.  No disease can survive the application of the blood. It’s time to apply the blood! Holy Spirit, we welcome you and invite you to sprinkle us with the blood of Jesus!   Victory is ours through that precious blood! Lord, I plead the blood!

I pray that your day will be victorious as you enjoy being continuously cleansed by the Blood of Jesus!   God bless you!