Leviticus 17:11 (NKJV) 11 ...; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul.'
A friend has leukemia, the disease affects the blood, he takes treatment especially for stopping the cancer from destroying the marrow in his bones, where some of the blood is produced. Blood is the life of the body without which we cannot exist, it must be healthy and must flow to all parts to maintain a productive life.
Man has long known the loss of blood, means the end of life. God puts emphasis on blood as the vehicle for the redemption of man, Hebrews 9:22. He required the Israelites to shed the blood of animals to remind them of their need of atonement (making wrong right) to clearly show them the work of the coming Messiah.
Jesus puts men right with God, (redemption) if they will confess sinful living, repent and ask Him to be Lord of their lives. Christ alone is the atonement for our souls, without His blood no one can get into Heaven. What are you basing eternal life on, it is only through the blood?
Heavenly Father we exist through the precious gift of life, You give that life and without You cease to be. Help us to give thanks in a way that blesses You, help us to be what You created us to be, help us to worship You with all our being. Amen
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