Colossians 1:20. "And having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven."
PEACE THROUGH THE BLOOD. The problem of enmity is a hard one to solve. Right from the beginning when in the garden God called Adam and Eve to face up to their sin - Mankind does not want to acknowledge its blame.
For years it was dealt with by innocent victims, Who was put to death for the guilty, covering sins that afflict them. But those sacrifices were from creatures of a different kind. They dealt only with outward forms, not with the mind.
But One came, in fashion as a real man, To make reconciliation as only another man can. There was, and never will be, another who could make peace. So, the enmity between a Holy God and sinful man would cease.
He came full of grace willing to pay the full cost Of making peace by giving His life on the cross. Truth, with its demands that justice be done, Was satisfied by Christ's blood shed for our sins to atone.
So now peace is possible between God and man - It is not restricted to a few, but anyone can Come in repentance for sin and trust only in the Lord. Then reconciliation takes place as says God's unchanging Word.
Though sin is still here, there is coming a day, When the lion and lamb and children unafraid play. For peace has been made for all things through the blood of His cross. And God will restore all things that through man’s sin was lost.
"Gracious God my Father, this beautiful verse has been a great blessing to me, and to others, who live in this war-torn world. We can see the results of enmity and the evasion of any lasting solution. How thankful I am for the Savior and what He did for me when He made peace with Thee possible. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen."