Friends and I often joke of the fact that I am a
survivor. Whether it was Lyme disease,
totaling my car, or knocking out some teeth after passing out, I know that I
have been protected (one might remind me that I totaled my car in an accident where I t-boned a cop). I also know that there
has been a source a comfort that I have found, whether I have recognized its
origin or not.
The truth is that the Atonement and its accompanying grace are
infinite and immeasurable. Although the unlimited
nature of the Atonement may appear tritely repeated, we can never completely
understand the Atonement because of our human nature. Our limited power could never endure the
pain and suffering that Christ endured.
Jesus Christ covers everything; He covers the ends of Israel.
And the winepress was trodden without the city, and blood
came out of the winepress, even unto the horse bridles, by the space of a
thousand and six hundred furlongs. -Revelation 14:20
A little research can tell us that thousand and six hundred
furlongs are equivalent to approximately 200 miles. 200 miles covers the literal geography of
Israel and a symbolic geography of all of us and our sins. The Son of Man has paid for us all. He bled alone and His blood soaked Israel.
Jesus Christ is coming.
He tells us in His words:
He which testifieth these things saith, Surley I come quickly. Amen.
Even so, come, Lord quickly.
-Revelation 22:20
-Revelation 22:20
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