THE SCARLET CORD
A Rescue Mission
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Before the world was formed plans were set in motion for a rescue mission. The joint chiefs of staff weren’t consulted. No general assembly required. Just an earnest, heart-pounding, life-altering conversation between The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus chose to become the sacrificial lamb. He willingly paid the penalty for our sins.
Preacher William Evans said, “Cut the Bible anywhere and it bleeds ... the atonement is the scarlet cord running through every page in the entire Bible ... it is red with redemption truth.”
Let’s listen to Jesus’ conversation with two men, returning from Jerusalem where Jesus had been crucified. He joined them as a stranger on the road to Emmaus. Unaware of who He was, the two poured out their broken hearts. Jesus took them through the Scriptures beginning with Moses and continued to weave truth and power through every prophetic passage. At last their eyes were opened. They recognized the Messiah, no longer on prophesied on parchment but in human flesh!
Jesus had accomplished every word foretold on every page.
The atoning work of the cross had been fulfilled.
Trace with me the scarlet cord woven throughout the Old Testament as it sews together the hides that cover Adam and Eve. Tethers each spotless, sacrificial lamb. See it in the garments of the high priests and in the fabric of the tabernacle curtains. Watch as the angel passes over the Israelites’ blood-stained doorposts. Feel the weight of the crimson cord as it cuts into Rahab’s hands while she lowers the Israelite spies over the walls of Jericho. Rahab’s story becomes woven into the familial cord of Jesus’ lineage. Jesus, the Lamb of God.
This blood-stained cord frees the New Testament woman caught in adultery, opens the eyes of the blind man, and welcomes a tax collector.
Jesus sweat drops of blood in the Garden of Gethsemane. And on the cross, He poured out His life’s blood, extending the atoning scarlet cord to each one of us.
“Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” (Heb. 9:22, NIV). Though our sins are as scarlet, Jesus’ blood washes them white as snow.
Whether a Rahab or a bystander at the tomb on Resurrection Sunday, this life-giving cord stretches throughout eternity, revealing proof of a completed rescue mission.
For you. For me.
Which Bible verse, chapter, or book proves God’s unconditional love for you?
So love the analogy!