The Life is in the Blood

In Leviticus 17:11 there is a very interesting statement about blood.  Actually the word for 'blood',

like 'holiness' and 'atonement', is used more times in Leviticus than any other book. 

Leviticus 17:11For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.

Physical blood is very important to the human body. It has two basic parts: the liquid plasma and the formed bodies that include the red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. The blood plasma contains proteins, water and other solutes (electrolytes, waste products, nutrients gases and regulatory substances, vitamins). The red blood cells have the the largest population of the formed bodies. They transport oxygen to the cells without using it themselves. The white blood cells have several types of protective bodies that watch out for for allergies, bacteria and viruses. The platelets exist to repair vessels that break so that the organism doesn't bleed out.

All these components work together to maintain the human body. It is absolutely amazing right down to every detail.  All of God's creation is magnificent, and it reflects God's heart and desire for us. We can learn from the things that God has made available (Romans 1:20). There is a greater depth to how the blood effects our lives than what is listed here, but there are certain key things that stick out.

First, oxygen is a key player. God breathed life into Adam (an interesting word which by the way which has the Hebrew word 'dam' for blood embedded in it). Oxygen is necessary for all the reactions that take place to supply energy to the body. Second, the blood also carries nutrients, regulators also necessary for those reactions. Protection is a third factor provided by circulating blood. We humans are outfitted with several types of warriors that travel around keeping us us safe.

All components work together to provide energy, strength, building blocks and repair vehicles and protection. Holy Spirit does this spiritually for us. God is spirit and He has given us of what he is: spirit to provide spiritual energy, strength, nutrients, regulators and protection through the utilization of the spirit.

2 Peter 1:3-4 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.