Washed In Blood.

Rev_1:5  And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood

Rev_7:14  And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

Washed in blood.

Most people have seen television shows, movies, and the like where people have had to deal with blood. There have been various crime shows that have even dealt with people cleaning up after they've committed crimes involving blood. Those shows revealed just how hard it is to do away with all traces of blood. Chlorine bleach at a potential crime scene is a clear indicator of someone doing their best to clean up blood. Chlorine Bleach will destroy all traces of blood, and we know that bleach is a very potent substance.

'Chlorine, a powerful oxidizer, is the active agent in many household bleaches. Since pure chlorine is a toxic corrosive gas, these products usually contain hypochlorite which releases chlorine when needed.'

From <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleach>

Toxic, yes, chlorine bleach is indeed toxic and it can clean blood stains.

Why am I going on and on about this? Because, Christ followers are washed in the blood of the Lamb and made white.  It's contrary to the reality of blood and its staining, and staying power. Blood can't make anything white in our tangible reality. Yet, the SUPERNATURAL POWER of Christ's blood can and does make us clean from the filth of sin- a stain unlike any other in existence. There is NOTHING we can do to rid ourselves of sin's stain, not a single thing. There does not exist anything that can get rid of sin and its filth except the blood of our Savior.

We need to be washed in the spiritual blood of Christ.  Is it any wonder we are given the communion example to follow- where figuratively we are given a constant reminder of our need to be cleansed by the blood of Christ. That blood signifying the DEATH of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Jesus didn't just bleed a little bit, he bled profusely. The whipping alone that he was given was enough to drain a lot of His precious blood. The thorns shoved onto His head piercing the flesh, most likely right to the very bone of His skull, they bled terribly. Our Lord was covered in His own blood as He was placed on that cross and even more blood was spilled as the spikes went into His hands and feet. A horrific bloody mess of torn flesh, our Savior suffered so tremendously- this is what we need to remember all the time.

When our Savior gave that example to the apostles in the upper room He had not yet bleed for any of them, He had not yet given His body but He would, and He did not want any of His followers to forget the greatest sacrifice ever given. He wanted us to use this example from then on until His return, always remembering it is His blood, His sacrifice which cleanses us from sin's insidious stains.

We are washed in blood, our sins are washed in the blood of Christ, our filthy robes are washed in the blood of Christ and made white!

Satan would have us believe sin's stain can never leave us, that it will forever taint our existence. Satan will hold up our sins and taunt us with them trying to lead us to despair of ever being rid of their filthiness. Our Savior wants us to KNOW that our sins are washed, constantly washed in His blood and we are made clean through HIM and HIM alone.  Praise Him! Praise His holy name! Thank you, Lord, thank you eternally, thank you!

Luk 22:14  And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. 

Luk 22:15  And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: 

Luk 22:16  For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God. 

Luk 22:17  And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves: 

Luk 22:18  For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come. 

Luk 22:19  And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. 

Luk 22:20  Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.