With Easter quickly approaching, we’ve been watching more and more television programs about Jesus and His life. While I can’t say that I agree with everything I hear in these programs, I do like that my television hours are focused more on Jesus and that His Name is being spoken for millions of people to hear.

Again, with Easter quickly approaching, my heart and mind turn more often than not to the events of Jesus’ final week on earth as a human. It was probably an emotional roller coaster week for all involved, including our Lord and Savior.

Celebrations. Reflections. Joy. Grief. Professed allegiance. Denial. Honor. Laughter. Tears. Betrayal. Pain. Amazement. Surprise. Anger. Fear. Singing. Rejoicing. I’m sure there were plenty more.

And again, with Easter quickly approaching, let’s not take for granted what Jesus went through so that we might know Him in a personal way. His blood and sacrifice made a way for us to be cleansed of our sin. And with the cleansing of our sins, we have the opportunity to become more like Jesus.

Friend, let’s not waste a single moment living the way we used to live. Because of the cross and Jesus’ resurrection, we are able to live holy lives. With just one drop of Jesus’ blood, we are able to reflect Jesus’ face and His glory. What an amazing God we have!

Today I share a medley of “Wash My Sins Away” and “Make Us Holy.” Each one leads us to the cross and the transforming power we find in Jesus. I pray that you will allow the blood of Jesus to wash away the grit and grime of your life and then, allow God’s Spirit to make the change so that others may see Jesus in us.

“Wash My Sins Away”

I have brought to You a contrite heart

I do not want my sin to separate me from You

So I kneel at the cross where Your blood was shed

Let it wash all over me

Chorus:

Let it wash

Let it wash

Let it wash my sins away

Just one drop, one precious drop

Will wash my sins away

I have brought to You a broken heart

I do not want my sin to separate me from You

So I kneel at the cross where Your blood was shed

Let it wash all over me

(Chorus)

“Make Us Holy”

Make us holy and pure

To be reflect Your face and Your glory

May our lives be wholly Yours

So we bring glory to Your name

We surrender to Your grace

Hearts that are willing to be changed

So the world will behold You

In our lives[i]

Click here to listen to the Maranatha! Singers perform these two songs.

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Donna

[i] “Wash My Sins Away/Make Us Holy,” 1998 Maranatha! Music.