Jesus: The Shalem Sacrifices Power

Jesus: The Shalem Sacrifices Power…

The biblical sacrifice known as “Shalem,” stemming from a root meaning both “peace” and “to make complete,” offers profound insight into the transformative power of Jesus. As the ultimate fulfillment of all sacrifices, Jesus perfectly embodies the essence of Shalem.

Consider the pervasive human experience of want, discontent, neediness, desperation, unhappiness, selfish ambition, regret, or longing. These feelings are indicators of incompleteness, a sense of something missing within us.

Even among those who have embraced salvation, a lingering feeling of being incomplete often persists. However, Jesus is the Shalem Sacrifice, meaning His death accomplished not only our redemption from sin but also our radical completion. In Him, it is not merely God’s will for us to be whole, but the very power to achieve this wholeness is made available to us.

The key to unlocking this transformative power lies in drawing near to the Shalem Sacrifice. The closer we approach Jesus – through fervent prayer, diligent engagement with His Word, heartfelt devotion, and abiding love – the more His power of completion and wholeness will permeate our lives.

As we draw near, our lives will progressively reflect His fullness, moving from fragmentation to wholeness.

As Hebrews 4:16 encourages, “Let us therefore approach with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”

Do you sense an area of lack in your life today? Perhaps it’s a feeling of inadequacy in your relationships, a struggle with a persistent habit, a void in your sense of purpose, or a deep-seated anxiety about the future.

Invite Jesus into that very space. Open your heart to Him, acknowledging your need, and allow His completing presence to fill every void.

Heavenly Father, I come before You today, acknowledging the areas in my life where I feel incomplete, lacking, and unfulfilled. I confess my tendency to strive in my own strength and to seek wholeness in temporary things. I thank You for the Shalem Sacrifice, Your Son, Jesus the Messiah, who died not only to redeem me but to make me whole. I invite Him into every part of my being that feels fragmented, hurting, or wanting. By the power of Your Holy Spirit, draw me closer to Him. Help me to abide in His presence through prayer, Your Word, and devotion. I long to experience the fullness of His completion in my life. Amen.

He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. (1 John 5:12)

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always

Ed 🙏🏼