There is no spot in thee

There is no spot in thee

Scripture: Thou art all fair, my love; there is no spot in thee. Song of Songs 4:4

Observation: In this Scripture, we see how the bridegroom regards his bride, all fair, without spot or blemish. This brings to mind precisely how God sees us who are in Christ Jesus, holy, without spot or blemish.

When Jesus died on the cross, a very important exchange took place. He became sin in our sinfulness that we might be made righteous in His righteousness. In the Old Testament, we saw how God established the pattern of sacrifice for the Israelite who had their sins imputed upon an animal that was without blemish so that they would be forgiven. This pattern was to foreshadow the coming sacrifice of God’s own son that those who believeth in Him would be forgiven forever.

The Word says “If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just and will purify us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness”. When we are purified by the blood of the lamb, we are completely forgiven, our sins completely washed away. We become just as if we had never sinned. That is the marvelous grace of God to us. There was nothing we did or could do that would make us worthy of this forgiveness, but it was purely God in His mercy who provided a way for us to become pure and holy like Him.

It is important for us to believe that we are forgiven. Faith in simply believing. When we come to Holy Communion, it is common for a man to examine himself, trying to rack up the sins he has committed in the week, and after trying to be sorrowful and repentant, decide whether or not to partake. Many abstain for fear of becoming weak and sick or even falling asleep as Paul warns. However, when we take Holy Communion, we are called to remember the Lord and what He has done for us. Before we take, we should remember our Lord’s sacrifice, thank Him that what He did has forgiven us completely of our sins, and believe it. Faith is not based on how we feel, but based on believing that God’s Word is true, that when we confess, God forgives. Then we should visualize ourselves wearing robes of righteousness for that is what God has given us when we are in Christ.

We do not have try to comprehend or understand how our sinfulness can really be forgiven. God calls us to look at Him and not at our ugly shells. It is the Lord who transforms us and makes us new each day.

Application: Thank God daily for forgiving us of our sins completely in Jesus Christ, removing it as far as the East is from the West. Picture ourselves wearing robes of righteousness given by Jesus.

Prayer: Lord, I thank You that I am forgiven in Christ Jesus, all because of Your great grace and mercy. Help me see myself wearing your robes of righteousness, pure and without blemish. In Jesus name, Amen.