Present #6 (unwrap me!)

Dec 23, 2006 17:09

Since you're a Catholic, I shared a common theme upon the tenents of salvation in Christ.

Playing on this, I've made a Smellerbee/Jet drabble, which shows Jet as more of a brother figure.

I wrote another one for you, based on Catholic themes also, called Veritas, but it's really short.

Merry Christmas!



Atonement

Lev 17:11 For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.

He held her as she cried. Most others in the camp didn't show feelings at the sight.

"There's so much blood" she shivered as her little hands clasped at his clothes and he shielded her face from most of the horrors in the slaughtered village they'd come across. "Why is there so much blood?"

"Someone has to pay" he said deterministically "so we can be safe, and survive to tell people about their sacrifice."

She held him tighter. He always knew how to make the pain go away.

Substitution.

Isa 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

"It should have been us."

But it wasn't them and he didn't understand why she kept thinking about it. They were safe, as long as there were others to take the fall. Perhaps he should have been more grateful, as she thanked the unfortunate ones every night.

Imputation

Rom 4:7 Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.

When she put on the armor before every raid, she felt everything he was become imputed onto her also. The cause, his leadership, the Freedom Fighter sense to dodge death.

Yet, his righteous drive was given to them as soon as they associated themselves:
"I'm one of Jet's."

Propitiation

1Jo 2:2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

Her hand was on his arm. "Jet, you don't have to."

It was too late. The sword went in.

"Nobody messes with my Freedom Fighters" was the only explanation he gave, as instead of giving her the guilt of finishing the job, he took it from her - because recompense needed to be paid.

Redemption

1Pe 1:18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers

Instead of freedom, they'd tasted a mockery of what they stood for: vengeance, paranoia and obsession in a masquerade. Although true freedom had never been known, he wanted it for them, knowing that his lies had robbed them of what should have rightfully been theirs.

His life ransomed for another chance, one where he could no longer fill their head with delusions of grandeur... one that promised the simple things; peace and freedom.

Remission

Act 10:43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.

"It's not your fault that it happened."

"Yes it is, Jet. I should have listened to you."

"Everyone's forgotten about it. Let it go."

Still, she was frightened that the next time a mistake like that would cost them more than just a Fire Nation score.

Justification

Rom 3:28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

"You don't have to do anything" Jet had said, "we've already decided you're in."

Although she attempted futily to self-justify why she'd make a good Freedom Fighter, it was at a loss.

She believed in the cause. She was justified before she even opened her mouth.

Adoption

Eph 1:5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will

The first time she heard him say "You're family and no one messes with you, without messing with us," she'd looked up at him with wide believing eyes.

So did The Duke when she repeated the same thing to him years later.

Reconciliation

Rom 5:10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.

She'd felt separated from the whole world when she became an orphan, up until the time she found him. All of a sudden she was reconciled to humanity and put in a place of honor, fighting at his right hand.

It was something she never wanted to take lightly.

Regeneration

Tit 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost

Ready to take on her new duty with vigor, first she had to leave behind what she was and put on the new. Washing herself, cutting off her hair, burning her old clothes, painting her face with war paint... she was ready and regenerated for a new life of fighting the enemy.

Sanctification

Heb 10:10 We are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

"I can't do this."

Her hands fell pitifully to her sides. He took one of them a placed the knife gently back in it.

"You were born to do this."

It was usually at the back of her mind that she'd been given a second chance. She was already a Freedom Fighter. She didn't have to prove herself.

Glorification

Rom 8:30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

"Tonight I'd like to let everyone around here see what a hero looks like. Smellerbee here took out three guards by herself so we could gain entry to the city..."

Everyone cheered and she blushed, feeling like she didn't deserve this attention - although thankful that he gave it anyway.

"Thanks Jet" she whispered to herself, somehow knowing that he knew how she felt.

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(Unbeta'd... obviously... but you can resist the temptation to fix it!)
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