Our history is stained by the blood of others and
amazingly it is this same blood, flowing through our veins, that is the very
means by which we receive redemption.
How ironic it is to see people killing one another only to try and save
them with the same blood that flows within them? We are a society bent on the destructive
nature of the soul and in its healing power.
There cannot be light without dark, life without
death, but there it is, flowing inside each of us. A sacrifice of love, pure love, not angry
passion was His way of reaching each one of us.
Residing in us all is the life giving blood of His compassion and the
saving power of His grace. Why then, do
we try to explain its meaning? We all
try and attach some cosmic relevance to its creation but never seem to arrive
at a result we can be satisfied with? We
are constantly left with more questions than answers. Perhaps that is the way Jesus wants it.
By always trying to strive to be better stewards
of our bodies, we are constantly growing; evolving into what He would like us
to be. There is no destination without a
journey and the blood that flows through our veins can tell an amazing
story. This chapter in our life can be a
short one, but without the risk, the adventure, and the living there can be no
meeting with Him in eternity. To be
complete is to make us whole, to make us want to accomplish great things before
our time on this earthly plain is done.
Each and every Sunday, across the world, we consume His very essence and
living nature. It mixes with our own,
flowing together, making up a communal society in which we all hold the same
serum. Shouldn’t this make us a part of
each other?
Warmth of this divine blood signifies a love
relationship with God. By bringing Him
into our hearts, we allow ourselves to be subject to His will. Emotions like empathy, righteousness, grace
and faith seem to become more a part of our lives. This is no coincidence since it is Jesus
himself that is present in this unique sharing.
As families, we give our hearts, minds and love to each other through
these simple acts of kindness and come closer to His design for each and every
one of us. Remember, we are all made up
of the same essential things, just mixed together differently and presented in
a greater light.
Cherish your life here and pass on that love to
another who needs it more than you. I am
reminded by something the great Father Faber once said, “the precious blood is
a flowing fountain of spiritual gifts that will never run dry”. So weep not, for tears shed from divine grace
can become a raging river; a river of love, a river of sanctity, a river of
everlasting life.
May His blood flow through each of us and bless
us. May the wind be forever at your
backs and may His peace be with you, always.