This Blood's For You

My wife came home after a meeting at our kid's school and asked if I wanted to donate blood. I have never done this.

Usually I have been disqualified because of overseas travel, or a recent illness. Today, I had nothing hindering me. Because of my grandfather's heart transplant, I carry an organ donor card. Since I have to be dead to contribute an organ, the blood drive seemed like a good thing to do now.

I got a little faint and dizzy at the end, blacking out a little bit, which made me look like a wuss in front of the moms giving blood. Women have always seemed to have more endurance than men, or at least, me.

Someone asked if I would give blood again, and I said "yes" (I even have a frequent donor card now). Giving my blood once, isn't enough, there will always be a need for more.

Jesus' blood on the other hand, cleanses us once and for all. He never has to give again and again. Today, reminding me of that.

Hebrews 7:27
Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself.

I'm saying a prayer for the person who might have to use my blood, not only that they will be healed, but also that they might come to know Christ whose blood can do so much more for their life.

Mark