“LIFE IS IN THE BLOOD”

So goes the popular mantra at the UCSF Blood Center.

And scripture validates the assertion ….

For the forgiveness of sins:

This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
Matthew 26:28

…. and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.
Hebrews 9:22b

For reconciliation, peace and fellowship with God:

…. and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
Colossians 1:20b

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.
1 John 1:7

Neutrophil (yellow) granulocytes, generally referred to as neutrophils, are the most abundant type of white blood cells in humans and form an integral part of the immune system.

Irene drove herself to and from dialysis today, continuing to be challenged with severe fatigue and unrelenting nausea.  She rested for the balance of the day, moving deliberately through several household chores.

For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake.
1 Peter 1:18-20

It is His blood, shed on the cross that redeems life now and forevermore.  We don’t claim to understand the chemistry of neutrophils, but it is absolutely true …. as the popular mantra at the UCSF Blood Center asserts …. that LIFE IS IN THE BLOOD.

Caminando con Fé

Dave