The Power of the BloodExemple

The Blood: Our Emergency Response and Protection We all know the panicky feeling that comes after a “close call”—the same feeling that causes us to bolt upright after narrowly escaping an automobile accident or some­thing similar. More importantly, it’s the same feeling that makes us act quickly in high-pressure situations. In such emer­gencies, when we must act quickly, our blood rushes the necessary hormones and adrenaline to muscles that will help us. Blood brings emergency first aid to our physical bodies. When we hit spiritual crises, the blood of Jesus can also rescue us. When we hit the unexpected, His blood makes us spiritual overcomers. In the Book of Revelation, the Apostle John tells us how we can have victory over the devil and all his devices: “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb . . .” (Revelation 12:11). The shed blood of Jesus has destroyed the power of Satan—claim that truth in every spiritual emergency! There is another system of defense found in tiny microbes that patrol your blood and constantly attack sickness and weakness. Just before the Exodus, the Israelites smeared blood from sacrificial lambs over the doors of their houses. The blood provided protection for their firstborn from the angel of death. In itself, the blood was not protective; it was, however, a token, or a sign of divine protection that the Israelites received by faith. The shed blood of Jesus is your assurance and sign of divine protection. It may be unseen to the natu­ral eye, but by faith it is powerful enough to defend you from sickness, weakness or any other affliction that Satan brings your way.