A Horror Story

In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. Hebrews 9:22

How would this be for a horror movie? -

As the screen comes up, a subtitle reads: "2000 years ago . . . "

The story is told. A cross is lifted on a hill. The sacrifice is stripped naked. He is scourged with whips. A crown of thorns is placed on his head. Spikes are driven into his hands and feet. A spear is thrust into his side. Vultures circle in the air. Women are wailing. An earthquake shakes the land. The sky is filled with darkness in the middle of the day. The horror of it all!

Some say it is a myth. Some say it is a legend. Others will say it really happened. The screen fades to black.

We forward to the present day. Time is running out. The end is approaching. The enemy draws near. There is seemingly no way out. Hope is lost.

But an ancient book is discovered. The book indicates that one can be saved from the enemy if they are cleansed with the blood of the sacrifice made 2000 years earlier.

Some believe the story is real. Others doubt.

Some will scoff. They laugh at the idea of putting hope in ancient legends. They see it as a waste of time to be bothered with such nonsense. They grow increasingly irritated towards the believers for bothering them with these fanciful ideas.

But those who believe hold out hope. They are not dissuaded by the scoffers. They seek out a promised Holy Spirit. When they discover the Spirit, it leads them to the saving blood of the sacrifice. They cover themselves with the blood.

The enemy arrives on scene. He is ferocious. He consumes everything in his path. There is nothing spared, except those covered in the blood of the sacrifice. Those who scoffed and doubted they are not as fortunate. Not covered in the blood, there is nothing to protect them. They are consumed by the enemy.

Those who believed - who were covered in blood and who lived- discover a new life that is beyond compare from their previous life. There is happiness and joy.

The enemy is destroyed. He's not coming back. There will not be a sequel to this movie. It is the story of salvation. It's your story and mine.