“But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, waiting from that time until his enemies should be made a footstool for his feet. For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.” Hebrews‬ ‭10:12-14‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Back in the Old Testament, priests had to constantly sacrifice animals to atone for the people’s sins and their own. Fast forward to the New Testament and in walks Jesus, God’s only Son, the precious Lamb of God. Jesus became the single sacrifice for us when He died on the cross, washing away the sins of anyone who would come to Him. In offering His body for us one time, He has made us clean, holy, and spotless before the Lord forever. No, we won’t be perfect here on earth, but we can rest assured knowing that through Jesus, we can come to our Father and we’ll be in Heaven with Him one day. And in the meantime, we are being “sanctified” (made holy and set apart for special use).

I’ll admit it took me a long time to fully grasp the grace of God. I always believed God was real growing up, but I also had a lot of fear and religious bondage that made me live in condemnation when I sinned. Although we can definitely put it on ourselves, condemnation is also a tactic of the enemy. In fact, the enemy is called the “accuser of the brethren” (Revelation 12:10).

But may I remind you (and myself!) that “if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9) On the cross, Jesus said “it is finished.” Now, let’s just rest in that.