Powerful Words

One of my favorite books is The Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan. I love the story with all its wonderful characters, the good ones and even the not so good ones. When I read it, I am always amazed at how it captures my thoughts.

Early in the story there is a discussion between Christian and two of his neighbors, Obstinate and Pliable. Christian is trying to convince Pliable to accompany him on his journey. Obstinate seeks a different out come; he is trying to get Pliable to return with him to the City of Destruction, the home town of all three.

As the story continues, Christian and Obstinate are in a verbal tug-of-war, in a sense, for the soul of Pliable. It is here Christian delivers a very powerful statement. As he is speaking to Pliable Christian says, "Come with me neighbor Pliable, there are such things to be had which I have spoke of, and many more glories besides. If you believe not me, read here in this book; and for the truth of what is expressed therein, behold, all is confirmed by the blood of him that made it."

Wow! Here friend you can read it for yourself in the Bible. And by the way, all that is expressed here is confirmed, guaranteed, by the sacrifice and shedding of the blood of the Author. He believed in the story so much he gave His life for it, and for those who would read it and believe.

Powerful words from a truly powerful story. I often think of those words "behold, all is confirmed by the blood of Him that made it." So as I go about my day, I will think of Christian's words to Pliable and I will apply them to myself. Relax Rev, all is confirmed by the blood of Him that made it. For I have read the book that Christian references and I know how both stories end. Amen!

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