Just
One Drop
But now in Christ
Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood
of Christ.
Ephesians 2:13
Dale had just pricked his finger to
test his blood-sugar when Jenna walked into the room. The
twelve-year-old glanced at her father, “Seems like a lot to go
through every day, Daddy. Doesn’t it ever frustrate you?”
Dale smiled, “Awe, Honey, this is
nothing. It’s just one drop of blood a few times a day. And it
keeps me healthy. I’ll gladly go through the slight discomfort in
order to have a better quality of life.”
Jenna’s countenance brightened at the
remark, “I guess I hadn’t thought about it that way. I guess I
would do it too if it made me feel better… But if that machine
needed any more than one drop of blood I think I’d get sick just
trying to activate it!”
Dale laughed, “Me too, Jen. “
The unit beeped as she left the room.
Dale looked at the display where his glucose level had appeared. He
picked up a syringe and the vial of insulin and administered the
necessary dosage.
†
Technology is amazing. Just one drop of
blood on a test strip tells us how imperfect our body chemistry can
be. Chemicals in the strip mix with the glucose in our blood and this
mixture is then transmitted to the hand-held meter. The meter
analyzes the thick liquid, and registers the glucose number on the
view screen. The diabetic then knows how much insulin to administer
in order to get their blood sugar back in balance. This procedure
allows us to maintain healthier blood.
There is, however, a source of blood
that is not only perfect, but has the most remarkable properties.
Just one drop has the power to set free all who are in bondage, save
the lost, and heal the sick. It ushers those who accept it into the
presence of God. It makes the imperfect perfect.
It is the blood of Jesus, and it is the
most powerful entity in the Universe. But it only works when it’s
applied to a sinner’s heart. For without the blood we remain lost,
apart from God’s presence.
If you’ve not asked Jesus to apply
His blood to your heart I urge you to do so today. It is a decision
you will never regret.
Prayer
“Lord Jesus, I ask You
to cover me with Your blood, and make me a new creation. Amen.”
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