“Blood is thicker than water.” I know you’ve heard the phrase, but do you know who said it and when? No need to “Google it” - I already have and the answer is at the end of the blog! Of course, the phrase refers to the bond between family members that is greater than that to outsiders. Blood is thicker than water.

Healthy blood is vital to good health physically and spiritually, as well. The Bible speaks a lot about blood. Here are just a few examples:

• “…it is the blood that makes atonement for one’s life.” –Lev. 17:11c
• “He will rescue them from oppression and violence, for precious is their blood in his sight” –Psalms 72:14
• “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” –Matt. 26:28
• “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.” –Eph. 2:13
• “How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!” –Heb. 9:14

Life is in the blood and eternal life is in the blood of Jesus. We would be eternally lost without the shedding of His blood. That’s why so many hymns and choruses have been written about the blood of Jesus like “Washed in the Blood” and “There’s Power in the Blood.” Now I must admit, I’ve not always been thrilled to sing about the blood, but it’s absolutely essential to salvation. There is power in the blood!

Our family went to see Prince Caspian from The Chronicles of Narnia last weekend and The White Witch knew the power of even a drop of blood from a son of Adam. As I mentioned last Sunday, I’m a big believer in Christians, who are able, to serve as active blood donors. I want to thank each of you who made last Sunday’s Blood Drive such a great success. You’ll find the actual statistics in this Sunday’s worship folder. We’re family because of the blood of Jesus.

Blessings! I’m looking forward to seeing you this Sunday!

Yours in Christ,
Mark

P.S. The author of the phrase above was Sir Walter Scott in 1815!