Atonement of souls

Leviticus  17:11 For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.

From the verse above, we understand that life itself resides in the blood. God, in His divine wisdom, has ordained the blood as the means of atonement, a means of restoring the relationship between humanity and the divine.

 The shedding of blood on the altar symbolizes the offering of life as a means to seek forgiveness for sins, a plea for reconciliation with the Almighty.

The idea of atonement is deeply connected to the notion of reconciliation and redemption. Sin separates us from God, and the atoning sacrifice provides a way for us to be reconciled with Him. It signifies the seriousness of sin and the costliness of forgiveness. 

In the Old Testament, the shedding of animal blood was a temporary representation of the atonement that pointed towards the ultimate and perfect sacrifice to come - that of Jesus Christ, who shed His blood on the cross for the redemption of our souls.

Through the sacrifice of Christ, God demonstrated His profound love and mercy for us, offering the ultimate atonement for our sins. His blood became the means by which we are forgiven and reconciled with the Father. 

Jesus, the Lamb of God, fulfilled the Old Testament sacrificial system, becoming the perfect, unblemished offering that grants us eternal atonement.

As we contemplate the atonement of souls, let us remember the immense price paid for our redemption. It is not a cheap or trivial gift, but a costly sacrifice that calls us to respond with humble gratitude and heartfelt repentance.

 Embracing the atoning work of Christ allows us to find peace with God, to walk in the light of His love, and to experience the transformative power of His grace.

Christ is the only sacrifice worthy enough to atone for our souls in the presence of God, no one without a relationship with Christ is free from the bondage of sin and eternal damnation. 

Let us live in the knowledge of our atonement, ever seeking to honor God in all we do, and extending His forgiveness and grace to those around us.

God bless you. 

Prayer key:

1. Lord, thank you for the blessing of today in Jesus Christ name 

2. Lord help me to continually know and appreciate the importance of Christ's death for me in Jesus Christ name. 

3. Lord, give me the grace to live according to your will in Jesus Christ name. 

4. Thank you Lord for answered prayers in Jesus Christ name. Amen.