Blood and Water

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The other day our communion meditation was about the side of Jesus being pierced so that God could now be by our side. When his side was pierced it brought a sudden flow of blood and water. Crucifixion can cause fluid to develop around the heart. It can even get the point where the pressure from the fluid causes the heart to burst. 

When the side of Jesus was pierced the blood and water flowed out because of this build up of fluid around his heart. All through scripture there seems to be a connection to blood and water. The first miracle of Jesus was to turn water into wine. When Moses led the people out of Egypt the first plague was to turn the water of the Nile into blood. In Revelation, we see again that God turns water into blood. 

The blood of Jesus in communion is a symbol of him cleansing us and making atonement for us with his blood. Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins. The blood is also a reminder of our covenant with God. The water is symbolic of the rivers of living water. Jesus said that whoever believes in him would have rivers of living water flow from within them, speaking of the Holy Spirit who would be given to come along side of us and help us. 

1 John 5:7-9 says For there are three that testify: the Spirit, the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement. We accept human testimony, but God’s testimony is greater because it is the testimony of God, which he has given about his Son.

As we take communion today let it be with a sense of awe for what Jesus went through to bring us this sudden flow of blood and water. 

I am praying for you.

Daniel

Here is how we do the Daily Communions...

1) Start with the 30 Day Prayer Challenge Prayer

2) Take a few minutes to examine yourself, plan your day with God, and listen. Here are some good questions. 

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1.  What were your wins over the last 24 hours?
2. Did you have overflowing levels of peace, joy, and confidence in God over the last 24 hours? It is either yes or no. 
3. What do you know to do over the next 24 hours? List little things + things you feel God is prompting.
4. What is the most important thing you feel God is teaching you over the last 24 hour?

3) Meditate on the daily communion teaching for a few minutes.

4) Take communion. At our house we take communion daily and keep a box of matzo crackers and grape juice on hand. 

5) Execute your plan with a good attitude trusting that God is helping you. 

6) The daily videos and audios guide you through this process.