"I am poured out like water..." Psalm 22:14
We will focus on the first phrase of verse 14 today. The first part of Psalm 22:14 is symbolic of the blood and water that poured forth from Jesus' side when He was pierced on the cross. John 19:34 gives an account of the blood and water of Jesus:
"But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water." John 19:34
When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior our sins are atoned for by the blood of Jesus. Atone is defined as making something "obsolete, [or to] supply satisfaction for." The blood of Jesus makes all of our past sins obsolete when we ask Jesus for that mercy and forgiveness.
However, the water that poured forth from Jesus' side is symbolic in how we are washed clean from the sins that have been atoned for. The combination of Jesus' blood and water make redemption complete and allow the redeemed to stand before God clothed in righteousness through Christ.
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