“And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” Hebrews 10:10
I had just received a forth threatening letter from the County where I live. 4 letters from 3 agencies telling me I am out of compliance and that legal action could be taken if I do not correct the issues immediately! All I could do was shake my head and roll my eyes! Some people have WAY too much time on their hands!
We had an old house on a property that we sold. We sold the house for $1…the buyer planning to move it to another property. About 3 weeks ago the house was moved. Instantly I started getting letters that I was out of compliance because there is a water well, a septic system AND some debris that had not yet been cleaned from the move. Which is all very funny… here’s why.
I had contacted the county months ago to let them know that the electric to the house had been disconnected and that the house was going to be moved. The process took longer because the county delayed the process. I called to have my taxes lowered since the house would be gone. I was told that it wasn’t possible to lower them until NEXT year! Though the house is gone… I am STILL required to pay TAXES like it is still THERE!
Hebrews 10 is a MEGA chapter in the Bible that deals with the problem of man and sin. It requires a lot of concentration to actually understand what Christ did on the cross. The term ‘once-for-all’ is used several times as God explains that, not only did He rid mankind from ALL sin, He destroyed the law that described what ALL sin was as well! Poof!!! Just like that – GONE! Unfortunately, most Christians do not understand the memo! They are still paying taxes on something that is GONE!
Some days, just like you, I feel guilty. Because I drag this flesh around, it is inevitable that I will ALWAYS fail the ‘Perfect Test,’ at least while I walk this Earth. That failure can bring sorrow and shame, creating a DEEP desire be free from it. One way to feel freedom is to beg and seek God’s forgiveness. But having been forgiven 2000+ years ago, once for all, this verse, and many like it, remind me that I need not ASK for something I ALREADY POSSESS! It is POSSESSING that perfect gift that actually helps me to live MORE perfectly! If I’m free from it….why LIVE IN it?
Today I will call the county and remind them that my house is still there…. at least on the books! Maybe THAT will get them to lower my taxes! In reality, I am blessed with an even GREATER, LONG TERM reality. My sin is GONE FOREVER… and I NOW own a mansion in glory where I will NEVER have to pay taxes. You see…. Since my dad is the King, He rigged the system to MY favor!! POOF!
