Atonement

Left Behind And Forgotten

by Lori Anne Hale May 21, 2021

written by Lori Anne Hale

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Like a corpse that has been exhumed, so it is with those who have been redeemed who dig up sins that have already been forgiven through the blood of My Son, Jesus. These believers have taken it upon themselves to resurrect what I have called “dead”, and so are still troubled by guilt even though I have promised that there is no longer any condemnation for those found in Christ the Savior.

However, it is still difficult for some of My children to accept that I no longer count their sins against them, as they are unable to perceive what My Son accomplished through the finished work of the Cross. Because of this lack of understanding, these believers continue to resuscitate what was killed and buried the moment they laid their hearts upon salvation’s altar. For it was then that their every misdeed knew atonement, which is why none who are My children should be dredging up any past sin.

Therefore, once those who stepped through the doorway opened up by redemption, and, upon crossing that threshold, have put to death every bit of their past, a new life has begun, one that has not a single blemish of decay.

So then leave the casket closed, and shun any thoughts that urge you to reexamine its contents, for there is nothing that was meant to be left behind which adds any value to your future. Stop shoveling up this dirt and allow the past to rest in peace, for it no longer has any power over your life.

It is time to move beyond this graveside and stop mourning over what cannot be changed. What’s done is done. Thankfully for My Son, these transgressions have been covered by His blood, and so can be left behind and forgotten, as I have already cast your sins into the sea of forgetfulness. Then if I am not keeping record of these transgressions, neither should you.

Upon you has been given the blessed gift of forgiveness; so walk as such.

“In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness. For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.” -Romans 6:11-14

(Received: 3/27/2021)

May 21, 2021 0 comment

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Eternally Tethered

by Lori Anne Hale April 24, 2021

written by Lori Anne Hale

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Those found in My Son are like an anchored vessel, for these are eternally tethered to Him by an unbreakable chord, and can never be separated from His love.

Yet many are the number of believers who still seek other means to gain My approval, even though they have been justified through His blood, and therefore, needn’t strive to do good works as if these deeds will grant them more grace from Me. What these believers have missed is, that because Christ became the perfect sacrificial Lamb when He laid down His life upon My altar, this accomplished forever the need for “works of righteousness” in order to become more pleasing in My sight.

Then just as a rodent running on a wheel never makes any progress, so, too, are these children stuck in this religious cycle which keeps them from enjoying their redemptive freedom, for the debt they owed has already been paid in full. And while good works are a sign of a life surrendered to Me, these are acts of obedience generated from thankful hearts, and not a means to earn salvation, as repentance is the only action required to secure this divine gift.

Therefore, those who have sought Me for forgiveness, and acknowledged My Son Jesus as Savior, are now in right standing before My throne, which is why they should reject the compulsion to pile on works of service in an effort to retain this favored position.

Then do not partner with the lie that is telling you to “do”, as this is the enemy setting a trap. He knows that distractions will keep believers from experiencing their soul’s full liberation, for he has convinced many believers over the centuries that ‘performance’ is how to keep from losing their salvation.

Shun these lies and refuse to listen to his voice, then just enjoy soaking in My Presence.

“For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.” -Ephesians 2:8-9

(Received: 4/15/2021)

April 24, 2021 0 comment

Hope

This Splendid Gift

by Lori Anne Hale November 24, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

“Wearing sackcloth covered with ashes” (those garments worn by the bereaved), this describes the sad state of a man’s heart before he has met the perfect love of His Savior. For truly those who roam this world walk as if in mourning, for without the touch of His kindness on their lives, these souls shall remain in a sorrowful state, as the shroud of death will forever be draped across their future.

Yet none has to experience a bitter end to life when they could easily exchange their life of misery for one that no longer carries the strains of lament, where forgiveness has washed away all shame from within, leaving these without fault for their sins.

Who would disagree to this exchange?

Even though the price is only a repentant heart, surprisingly, few are willing to pay the cost, and so walk this life buried in a grave of despair with their eternal fate already decided; like a tomb that is tightly sealed in never ending darkness, where not even a fracture of light can penetrate its barrier once finality has rolled it into place.

Yet even when I extended this offer to the whole of mankind, most declined My invitation to be forgiven because they’re blinded to their true condition. Like those with a terminal illness whose body has begun to decay, these are used to their own stench, no longer sensing in the slightest the disease of sin running throughout their being. And so these wander this world like walking corpses, for their souls are already headed for the pit of death.

However, My Son’s life was yet poured out because there are still some who desire to shed their sackcloth and be freed from a lifetime of mourning. Although His sacrifice enveloped the whole world, and only some from each generation of man would accept Him as Savior, He was still willing to die, even for the few, because He knew these were My sons and daughters. He gladly bore the Cross so that these could obtain a beautiful crown, and having the joy of My Spirit poured out over their heads, are no longer vexed with any guilt.

This is indeed Good News! Those found in My Son have every reason to rejoice, for His life was given so they could live as new creations, having shed the pallor of death from their countenance, their spirits have been enlivened, now glowing with the essence of Christs’ divine nature because they are fully immersed in His perfection.

So celebrate what you have so graciously been given! For you have every reason to be jubilant, because the outpouring of My Son’s blood has guaranteed your redemption from sin. Then, instead of walking as mourners, with thanksgiving and praise exalt My name because you are no longer held in death’s grip, for now you hold the promise of eternity in your hearts! Let your disposition reflect this splendid gift you have been given; as recipients of life everlasting, which is the reward for all those who have received the kiss of redemption from Christ Jesus, their Savior.

“The mighty Spirit of Lord Yahweh is wrapped around me because Yahweh has anointed me, as a messenger to preach good news to the poor. He sent me to heal the wounds of the brokenhearted, to tell captives, “You are free,” and to tell prisoners, “Be free from your darkness.” I am sent to announce a new season of Yahweh’s grace and a time of God’s recompense on his enemies, to comfort all who are in sorrow, to strengthen those crushed by despair who mourn in Zion—to give them a beautiful bouquet in the place of ashes, the oil of bliss instead of tears, and the mantle of joyous praise instead of the spirit of heaviness. Because of this, they will be known as Mighty Oaks of Righteousness, planted by Yahweh as a living display of his glory.” Isaiah 61:1-3

(Received: 11/24/2020)

November 24, 2020 0 comment

Encouragement

No Chastisement

by Lori Anne Hale November 24, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

There no longer exists any chastisement for their sins for those who are in Christ.

This penalty was removed from the shoulders of the repentant heart and placed upon His. Every transgression committed by the vagrant, the scoffer, and all those whose feet are found having trodden in the miry ravine of sin, He has borne.

So then, who among mankind would not be drawn to such kindness (for surely this selfless act was undeserved)?

But alas, the way of the Cross is still foolishness to many, as these who cannot perceive their great need, reject what was so lovingly given, leaving them the true paupers of this world.

Because upon His shoulders every sin is now laid, repentance is met with full forgiveness for the ones who recognize the low condition of their soul, and the due penalty they would have received is expunged from their record; shifting their reputation over to where those who have been freed from the judgment and sure punishment of sin reside; bearing the new name: “blameless”. Since these are now numbered among the elect, counted as children of Heaven, and known as those who make up the ekklesia, they are the habitation for My presence here on earth.

Then not only did His sacrifice bring redemption to the lost, to all whose hearts were hardened with the pride of disobedience, but His spilled blood tore open the curtain, allowing all who are righteous to commune with their Heavenly Father. Those who are found in this favored position have, therefore, been gifted with “permission” to now enter the fullness of My presence. Not only have they been awarded everlasting life, but are the beneficiaries of undeserved grace, which carries a standing invitation to enter My throne room no matter the day or the hour.

Yet even if these should be tempted to sin, or fall back into some sort of fleshly habit, though their conduct does cause Me concern, and though these wayward children will know some correction, they are never cast off or rejected, as it is the blood of My Son (and not the merits of their own behavior) which keeps the door to My presence open. It was His act of atonement alone which finds any at the foot of My mercy seat, and it shall forever be through Him alone, that believers can cross the threshold to where I am waiting.

Then, let none who belong to the fellowship of Christ, those chosen to join the elect, think that this guarantee of abiding with their Father is reserved for only a few. Remember, it is not your own reputation that qualifies you to enter in. Conversely, don’t look at yourself and think your failings are the reason which automatically counts you out, keeping you from now enjoying a closer friendship with Me. For you have been cloaked with the robes of righteousness, which always grants permission into My dwelling place: that hallowed ground where all of the saints are welcome.

Don’t forget that the penalty for sin has already been paid for those immortal souls of the redeemed, leaving them standing guiltless; each one now seen as “acceptable”, awash in His Glory, and who shall never be declined a face to face meeting with Me.

If you have sinned, then repent, and don’t allow this misstep to prevent you from running into My presence. For there is no condemnation awaiting you here, only the love of a Father who adores you.

“Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?” 1 Corinthians 3:16

(Received: 11/18/2020)

November 24, 2020 0 comment