The Blood Price

UV 3507/10000 . The Blood Price

The blood shall be a sign for you on (the doorposts of ) the houses where you live; when I see blood I shall pass over you’ and no affliction shall happen to you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.

Exodus 12 v 13

Why are there so many references to blood in scripture? It is because the Lord revealed that our life is carried in our blood. Science teaches us that blood carries oxygen to all parts of the body and it has an army of cells that fights infections. Blood has a positive role and a negative role. Both are vital. Blood is also a visible marker. It can be used to communicate messages as it is dark and does not fade away with time. Like the blood of a lamb was used to mark the houses of the Israelites, the blood of the Lamb of God is used to mark our houses, not for destruction but for salvation. The “fourth horseman” mentioned in Revelation chapter 6 is galloping around the world and in all nations, afflicting people with this strange virus Covid 19. Every day the number of people afflicted is increasing and the number dying is also increasing. But those who call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved, those whose houses are marked by faith in the shed blood of Jesus for their sins are redeemed. Jesus is the only one in history to roar at death and death fled from Him. Today, He stands as a lion roaring at any threat or creature in order to protect its young. While it is true that even some believers have been afflicted and some have died, we need to submit to God’s sovereign will. We are to be wise and not foolhardy and take all precautions that the authorities advice us. We should understand that such apocalyptic events affecting all nations and all people are a sign of the end times and the coming again of the Lord to take His own and to judge the world.

Instead of cowering in fear, we should take shelter under the powerful name of Jesus. His name is a banner of victory for us. His blood is our spiritual armour. The Spirit of the Lord also inhabits us and empowers us. With these three, we are emboldened, equipped, enabled. The fourth weapon, of course, is the Word of God. The word is a sword unsheathed. It should always release God’s power and grace in our lives. Obeying God’s commands brings immense blessings into our lives while claiming and believing His promises creates wonders and miracles in our lives.

The word “sanguine” meaning confident or faithful and fearless is derived from the root “sang” which signifies blood. Our confidence both for this lifetime and for eternity is derived not from our ability to defend ourselves or fend for ourselves but it comes from the heavy price paid by Christ, the One anointed to save all. While our bodies and limbs can be washed with water, our souls and spirits can be washed or sanctified only with blood- the price of life is life. Jesus is described as the Blood Bridegroom, the One who provided everything needed for the bride, His church or His universal body with His own blood. We can, therefore, be sanguine that He will defend us, provide for our needs and keep us as the apple of His eye.