My daughter-in-law is at my home recovering from open-heart surgery. Even though she is still coping with occasional pain from the incision site, swelling in her legs, and some insomnia, she still says that she feels so much better than she did before the surgery. Now that the blood is pumping through her body efficiently and correctly, it's making a difference in her energy level. In fact, all that good blood flow to her brain is even changing how she thinks about things. She has a new enthusiasm for life and an excitement for her future.
The circulation of blood in our bodies is necessary for life and health and I've seen first-hand how debilitating it is when something goes wrong with that system. I'm also seeing just how revitalizing it is when the blood gets where it needs to go. It's almost like she is a different person. She still has many of the same characteristics she always had, but there's new life in her and it's exhilarating.
She's planning a vegetable garden and a lot of baking and a host of other projects for her little family. I believe that if the doctor would give her clearance, she'd go dig up her backyard at the end of December to make sure the site was ready for spring planting!
The blood of Jesus is life-giving on so many levels. Without it, we are lost and without hope. With it, we are saved, called, filled with life, anointed with power, healed, and blessed. His blood changes everything. It creates purpose within us and anticipation for the next steps God has for us.
If we had the same enthusiasm for our renewed life as Brittney does and we put it into action steps toward where God is leading us, we'd be amazed at what we could do for the kingdom of God. Remember today where you were before and how far you have been brought by the blood of Jesus. Remember the promises He has made to you. Think about the goals and dreams you once had for your life and ministry. Take a moment to let that life-giving blood resurrect all that He has purposed for you.
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