EXODUS 12:13. “And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt.” THE BLOOD. The life-giving flow designed by God – Moving through the body carrying nourishment – Life sustaining oxygen needed in every part. Miles of movement; quiet rushing to parts
Small and large, asking silently – For needs unable to be met in another way. Colors sending signals – red, white and blue – Each one giving a message known to skilled eyes. Unseen protectors are there in every place – Waiting for invaders to make an unwelcome presence known. A wonder we must have- or die. Yet something is wrong – passed on from Adam. Death is in the blood of mankind – and fatal. We cannot do anything about it.
Innocent blood – sinless- no heritage of sin. Life is obvious and the blood flows freely – Through a body sinless, without blemish. No repair work done over long periods of time. No sign of past injuries or disease to negate value. Everything working as it should – the life-flow is perfect. Watching eyes and probing fingers search the body – No imperfections to be seen, but careful watching goes on. Three and a half days pass with anxious watching – As the evening sun lowers in the west. Sighs of relief – the innocent one is perfect – The blood is untainted – the sacrifice is accepted. The substitution is satisfactory – but atonement is temporary. Is something wrong – is the life-blood sinful? No – it is truly sinless – but different – it’s not the same kind.
Unique in birth – human, yet innocently conceived of the Spirit. A virgin mother chosen by the God of David’s promise – A carpenter-protector of kingly vintage and David’s town. In favor with God and man as years pass innocently - Questions and answers scrutinized but rightly judged. Words graciously spoken – truth presented clearly – personally – Evidence mounts as three and a half years pass openly. Traps set and sprung fail to succeed in finding fault. Taken in the place of prayer where Father hears and watches – The Lamb of God is led to the slaughter by sinful men. Loud cries from dark within many hearts and tainted blood – Innocent blood flows – sinless and personal for me. The Lamb is slain – and God is satisfied it is pure. I am cleansed, accepted, freed – because His blood is that of a sinless Man.
“O Holy God my Father: I am thankful to Thee for revealing to me many years ago, the value of the blood of the Lamb of God. The True Passover Lamb is one of our own kind who was found perfect in every way. I know that He was a willing sacrifice and did satisfy every requirement of Thy righteous demands. I know He was the only One who could take my place in death. How grateful I am that His blood was shed for me. I worship and praise in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”