Liquid Gold

I came across a serious case of writers block this morning. It is difficult at times focus on the Lord when life can be so busy. Each day when we get up there is an agenda that must be filled and a list in need of completion... simply put, we live in a culture saturated with time obligations.

Today I woke up feeling a bit dehydrated and that is a bad thing today because I give plasma twice a week and today is the day to do it. I was frustrated trying to focus on God but knowing I had to be drinking and eating as well with only an hour to do so. I said to myself, "where is God in all of this, surely there is something here" and that is when it hit me, my message for the day:

"Liquid Gold" this is a term used for human plasma, this implies the great value. I give plasma twice a week out of my heart and as an incentive I receive a cash donation. Although the cash is nice, it is not the driving force behind giving. Plasma is used to save lives, I am used to save lives because I give it. Plasma is contained in a persons blood and it is largely composed of water, but there are precious proteins and nutrients in it as well which a persons body needs. Where is God in this?

There is a great amount of symbolism in the process of plasma giving. Plasma is in my blood so in order for them to get it they must take my blood out. In a sense then; my blood is a saving vehicle. I get a picture of Christs' blood and its saving power. 1 Peter 2:24 "He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed." The blood that flows from His veins saves us from a death that is more than flesh but of the spirit. How much more precious is the blood of Christ than mine. I do not know for sure if there is any physical thing more valuable than that blood which was shed for us.

We were bought with a price, a high price. Paul over and over again would remind people saying "do you not know you have been purchased with a price." Christ blood which was shed for us is more valuable than we can put words to or a price tag on. This same value was placed on the lives of each one of you for it was considered worth it to purchase you with such a great price. I think at this time it is appropriate to reflect on the blood of Christ with a popular hymn.

God bless.
Words & Music: Robert Lowry, in Gospel Music, by William Doane and Robert Lowry

What can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
What can make me whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Oh! precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

For my pardon, this I see,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
For my cleansing this my plea,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Oh! precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Nothing can for sin atone,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
Naught of good that I have done,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Oh! precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

This is all my hope and peace,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
This is all my righteousness,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Oh! precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Now by this I'll overcome--.
Nothing but the blood of Jesus,
Now by this I'll reach my home--;
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Oh! precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Glory! Glory! This I sing!
Nothing but the blood of Jesus,
All my praise for this I bring!;
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Oh! precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.