Before the world was formed, plans were set in motion for a rescue mission. The joint chiefs of staff weren’t consulted. No general assembly required. Just an earnest, heart-pounding, life-altering conversation between a Father, His Son, and The Holy Spirit. Jesus chose to become the sacrificial lamb. He willingly paid the penalty for our sins.
Preacher William Evans said, “Cut the Bible anywhere and it bleeds … the atonement is the scarlet cord running through every page in the entire Bible … it is red with redemption truth.”
If there’s any doubt, listen to Jesus’ conversation with two men on the way to Emmaus. The two were returning from Jerusalem where Jesus had been crucified. They poured out their burdened hearts to Him, thinking he was a stranger. Jesus took them through the Scriptures beginning with Moses and continued to weave His cleansing power through every prophetic passage. At last their eyes were open. They recognized the Messiah, no longer on parchment but with skin!
Jesus had accomplished every word foretold on every page.
The atoning work of the cross had been fulfilled.
Trace with me the scarlet cord woven throughout the Old Testament. It sews together the hides that cover Adam and Eve. Tethers each spotless, sacrificial lamb. See it in the garments of the high priests and in the fabric of the tabernacle curtains. Watch as the angel passes over the Israelites’ blood-stained doorposts. Feel the weight of the scarlet cord as it cuts into Rahab’s hands while she lowers the Israelite spies over the walls of Jericho. Rahab’s story becomes woven into the familial cord that binds and prompts John the Baptist to proclaim Jesus the Lamb of God.
This scarlet cord frees the New Testament woman caught in adultery, opens the eyes of the blind man, and welcomes a tax collector. And so much more…
Jesus sweat drops of blood in the Garden of Gethsemane. And on the cross, He poured out His life’s blood, extending the atoning scarlet cord to each one of us.
“Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” (Heb. 9:22, NIV). Though our sins are as scarlet, Jesus’ blood washes them white as snow.
Whether a Rahab or a bystander at the tomb on Resurrection Sunday, this scarlet cord stretches through eternity. A completed rescue mission. For you. For me.
Happy Easter!
Written by Amre Cortadino
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Thank you, Sharon, for affirming God’s truths!! Jesus’ blood sets us free!!! 🙂
This is heart pounding, rich , my friend. I could feel the intensity building as I read each word and thought about what a sacrifice , and how the blood of Jesus set us free.
This came at a perfect time.
Thank you sweet friend for sharing your heart.
So thankful for God’s faithfulness to us!!! Happy Easter!! 🙂
So happy for the reminder….yes, the Scarlet Cord is woven throughout the Bible! Lovely!
Happy Resurrection Day Indeed!!! Happy Easter to you and your family, Gwen! 🙂
Happy Easter, Judy!! 🙂
Amen!!! Happy Easter to you and your family, too, Pam! So thankful for Jesus!!! 🙂
Lovely message Erma. Happy Easter. Jesus is risen!! He is risen indeed. For all who call upon His name will be saved. John 3:16. Happy Easter to you and your family.
Hugs,
Pam
Love it!!!
Amen, Erma! Loved this. Happy Resurrection Day!
God gives the best gifts!!! Thanks, and Happy Easter!! 🙂
So thankful for Gods gift to us!
I enjoyed this writing !
Deb
So thankful for Jesus! He is Risen!! <3
Amen–so well written. Happy Easter to you as well, Amre!
Amen!! …all along – from the beginning until the end!! Happy Easter! 🙂
I love it! Thank you Amre for your message of life and hope and victory. We, like Rahab or the bystander, are not forgotten. We are loved, and Jesus has been there all along.
Amen!!! Happy Easter to you and yours, Mary Pat! 🙂
Thank you, Jesus, for the scarlet cord. Two thousand years later, it still has the power to save our lives.
Amen!! Rescued!! Happy Easter, Kathy! 🙂
Amen!! As it was in the beginning, it is in the end!! Life everlasting through Jesus!! Happy Easter, Don! 🙂
The Cord it feeds us and nourishes us. Then we prepare to leave the womb it’s proof that life goes on. Now as one the Blood shall pump through our veins to our Heart with Love and Respect not evil or Hate. For he has Risen and when our hearts no longer beat. We shall rise too. To eternal life ever after Amen.
Yes, the rescue is open to everyone.
Thank you for stopping by, Dave! 🙂
Amazing!