I have heard it said that blood is thicker than water...in that statement, my thoughts have been focused for the past several days. I have looked into God's Word and have come to a conclusion....sometimes, blood is NOT thicker than water. You may wonder why I would say such a thing, but look with me if you will, at just a couple of examples. For starters, let's look at Cain and Abel. Brothers, born to parents, Adam and Eve. Adam, we are told was created in God's own image. Yet, sin entered in and jealousy bred. Cain was so jealous of God's acceptance of Abel's offering that he killed his own brother. Further in scripture, we read of the account of Joseph's brothers selling him into slavery because they, too were jealous. He was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, yet rose to become the most powerful man in Egypt, next to Pharaoh. While this is merely two accounts of blood not being thicker than water, the Bible has many more. Even in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 10, Jesus tells us that we are to view biological relationships as pale in comparison to our relationship with Him. Now, before you go getting all fired up at me and begin to think I am downplaying biological family, I am NOT. I love my family greatly! However, I love Jesus more. Which, brings me to a deeper thought on whether blood is thicker than water or not. There is a blood that is thicker than water....that blood was shed on Calvary. While water can wash away dirt and dust on the physical body, ONLY the blood of Christ is capable of washing and cleansing the soul whiter than snow.
It is such a comfort to many whom I know who have loved ones who hurt them out of jealousy or selfish gain to know that they have a Friend Who sticks closer than a brother. Quite honestly, I feel their comfort. You see, in a life of diligently seeking to please the one Who died and shed that precious blood for me/us, we often are faced with heartbreaking circumstances when we are not accepted or embraced by our 'blood family.' That doesn't mean that we are out to dishonor or disrespect them, it simply means that we have come to the realization of what matters most in this life. When all has been said and all has been done, I want my life to be one that has been pleasing to God, according to His Word and the convictions He puts on my heart, not according to what ANYONE on earth, be it 'family', 'friends' or society, has told me is perfect and acceptable to them. May we all be more concerned with what God's Word says and what His Spirit impresses in our hearts as we seek Him daily. For truly, His blood IS the BLOOD that is Thicker than Water...
Until next time, seek to please the One Who shed His blood freely for you & ride safely....
It is such a comfort to many whom I know who have loved ones who hurt them out of jealousy or selfish gain to know that they have a Friend Who sticks closer than a brother. Quite honestly, I feel their comfort. You see, in a life of diligently seeking to please the one Who died and shed that precious blood for me/us, we often are faced with heartbreaking circumstances when we are not accepted or embraced by our 'blood family.' That doesn't mean that we are out to dishonor or disrespect them, it simply means that we have come to the realization of what matters most in this life. When all has been said and all has been done, I want my life to be one that has been pleasing to God, according to His Word and the convictions He puts on my heart, not according to what ANYONE on earth, be it 'family', 'friends' or society, has told me is perfect and acceptable to them. May we all be more concerned with what God's Word says and what His Spirit impresses in our hearts as we seek Him daily. For truly, His blood IS the BLOOD that is Thicker than Water...
Until next time, seek to please the One Who shed His blood freely for you & ride safely....
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