YEARS ago in one of the Spanish-speaking countries in South America, a British subject was charged with joining in a local riot. He was condemned to death and was brought out before a squad of soldiers to be shot. Without avail the British and American consuls protested against his execution.
Suddenly, just as the officer was about to give the word, "Fire!" the British consul rushed to the side of the condemned man, wrapped him in the British flag and cried, "Fire if you dare!"
The American consul also wrapped around him the American U.S. flag and stood on the other side. The result was that the soldiers put down their arms and the man was delivered over to British protection.
This is a striking illustration of the sheltering value of the Savior's blood. The sinner who believes in Jesus is saved from the judgment of God against his sins, being covered with the robe of Christ's righteousness.