Redeemed By His Blood

After I graduated high school and headed off to college, I thought that was the freedom I needed to truly find myself. I wasn't completely wrong in that mindset but how I went about searching, took me down a path I never wish I had taken.

Claiming I was a follower of Christ if anyone bothered to even ask, I proudly said “yes.” What I didn’t understand then was that I was the hypocritical Christian that did not live my life for Christ through my words or actions. I continued in my sinful ways and I often conformed to those around me. I thought, “as long as I go to church this Sunday, God will forgive me for that irresponsible night before.”

I tried to earn His forgiveness every time I messed up. It makes me sad that it took me so long to understand what it really means to follow Christ, but I can now see that every act of my disobedience set the clock back. Satan was loving how easy it was at his attempt to keep me from having a relationship with Jesus. But I am reminded through His Word that God’s timing is perfect. He stepped in when I needed Him the most and changed my life from the inside-out. He took my mess and turned it into a great message. That set in motion my realization of the need for the only one who could truly fulfill me, Jesus. 

When Paul writes to the Corinthians that are turning a blind eye to sin within the church, I am reminded of myself during those days. He tells them that all the sin they are partaking in such as being sexually immoral, idolaters, greedy, drunkards and much more will ruin them if they do not turn away from it. If they continue in their evil ways, they will not inherit the kingdom of God. I love that he doesn’t stop there and continues in 1 Corinthians 6:11, stating, “And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.”

By His mercy we can have our sins washed away simply by calling on His name (Acts 22:16). We have been sanctified and justified by God’s grace by the work of Jesus on the cross (Heb. 10:10, Rom. 3:24). 

God loves us too much to leave us where we are and offers an abundant life when we entrust it to Him.

Friend, we all sin and fall short of the glory of God (Rom. 3:23), but we can learn from our mistakes and repent of our old ways. Whether you struggle with shame, addiction, greediness, sexual immorality or some other sin that haunts you, you can be free. Jesus paid the price for you, you are worthy of His love. You just have to receive it.

Hand your sin over to God today and live the life He has been so eagerly waiting to give you on this journey to eternity with Him.

“He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior.” Titus 3:5-6 (NIV)

About the Author

Hello! I’m Brenna Kurz.  I am married to my best friend, Josh. We have two beautiful children, Evelyn and Ethan. I enjoy working out, spending time with my family and traveling to new places. I have experienced the grace of God in many situations over the last several years and can testify how merciful and good our God is. I want to encourage others to be in His word and seek Him daily— that He is always there and always faithful.