The Open Fountain

 Zechariah 13:1  

"In that day there shall be a fountain opened to 

the house of David and to the inhabitants of 

Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness." 

    Atonement for iniquity would be made for all sin at Calvary; it applies to all individuals, not to the nation of Israel (cf. Zech, 12:10-13:1; 14:4-9. It had been closed to the unbelieving nation of Israel; but when the Spirit of grace shall humble and soften their hearts, he will open it to them also. This fountain opened is the pierced side of Christ. We have a fountain opened for us to wash in, and streams flowing to us from that fountain to uphold and maintain ourselves in union with God. The blood of Christ, and God's pardoning mercy in that blood, made known in the new covenant, is a fountain always flowing, that never can be emptied. It is opened for all believers, in Jesus Christ. Those who are washed in the fountain; as they are justified, they are also sanctified. Believers Souls are brought away from the world and the flesh, the two great idols of mankind, that they may cleave to God only. 

   My Friends, When convinced that we are gone out of the way of duty, we must show the truth of our repentance by returning to it again.  It is good to acknowledge those who are friends and who by severe discipline are instrumental in bringing us to see our own faults and errors; Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful," (Proverbs 27:6).  And it is always good for us to ponder on  the wounds of our Savior.  Christ was not guilty! We are!!

Amen!

Reading: Zech. 13:1-7

Ref: HG SB

May God Bless You

And Your Family

Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.

The Cross Life Ministry