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Blood Donor

Last week, a friend of mine sent a text blast asking to find blood donors for her mother who was sick in the hospital. 

It was an opportunity to help and save life so in my quick selfish thinking I volunteered a friend and even my own brother to donate blood. But, on a second thought, why not me? I was a blood donor once but it was a long time ago. Doing it for the second time would be a good try. 

So I went in the hospital with another friend who will donate as well. It took few hours before we finally faced the giant needle. The physical examination and some blood testing was conducted and we passed as donors. 

I was sleepy. I thought, can I just lay down and sleep while you get my blood out of me? No we waited, until we finally had our moment to lay down, give my left arm and then aaughh!!!! (in my mind). So I filled the bag, think of Zesto tetra pack... its a little bigger. I won't be too detailed anymore. 

So why share this? Am I boasting of my noble act? Honestly, NO! 

After donating blood I just realized something meaningful... that Jesus Christ did not point to anyone to take his place on the cross. He volunteered. 

His blood was shed not only to save 1 but ALL who believe. No wonder His blood is called precious in 1 Pet. 1:19 "but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ." 

My blood type is B+. No one knows Jesus' blood type but its not important. His blood matches any type, any type of sinful man. 

We may be healthy physically, but our souls are dead to sin. His pure blood can wipe away all kinds of sinfulness and give you life. Be a blood recipient. 

Comments

  1. Lance CatedralJune 29, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    I've never looked at Jesus' blood this way before--that it applies to all blood types. Thanks for this, Ate. Really ministered to me personally.

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  2. gabs buluranJune 29, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    He gives his blood every Sunday in Church... sad I am too lazy to receive...

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  3. Cathy ....catzJune 29, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    ;) agree

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  4. Koji BulahanJuly 1, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    Thanks for this. I had a similar experience having a blood test. From my pondering the Lord allowed me to share the gospel to the person beside me (who was a Mormon) as we waited for the next examination. The price Jesus paid for our sins merits lifelong awe and deepest trust in Him. :)

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