Overcome the Venom

From my summer garden in Maryland.

A while back my friend, Melody, posted the following words on her Facebook page, by Mary Southerland of Friends for the Journey ministry:

"POWER IN THE BLOOD

"A rattlesnake bit one of a shepherd's sheep in the face about a week ago. It is one of the deadliest snakes that live. The sheep's face swelled up and hurt her terribly. But the old rattlesnake didn't know the kind of blood that flows through the sheep. Anti-venom is most often made from a sheep's blood. The sheep swelled for about two days, but the blood of the lamb destroyed the venom of the serpent. The shepherd was worried, but the sheep didn't care. She kept on eating, kept on drinking, and kept on climbing because she knew she was alright . . . While it is true that the serpents of this life will often reach out and bite us, it is just as true that their poison cannot overcome the blood of Jesus Christ. Don't worry about the serpent or his bite. Just make sure that the Lamb's blood is flowing through your veins." 

Lovely Dahlia!

It always makes me smile when I read something that brings clarity to God's Word in an unusual way. The blood of Jesus is our lifeline. Because of His blood we can stand strong against any foe.

Is Jesus' blood flowing through your veins? 

Jesus Christ. My living Hope. Never fails. Never is asleep. Never is on vacation. Never punishes. Never talks back. Never leaves you. 

I don't want to be bit by a snake, but I know I'm covered by the blood of the Lamb and will survive. I can go on and live my life, protected by the One who cares

Yes, there is POWER IN THE BLOOD! They're not just idle words. Overcome the venom in this world today.

Along the roadside in Maryland.

If you're still on the deciding side, I would encourage you to Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus, well said in a lovely hymn:

"O soul, are you weary and troubled?

No light in the darkness you see?

There's light for a look at the Savior,

And life more abundant and free!"

"Turn your eyes upon Jesus,

Look full in His wonderful face,

And the things of earth will grow strangely dim

In the light of His glory and grace."

Love the Hibiscus!

"The devil and me, we don't agree;

I hate him; and he hates me."

Salvation Army Hymn

By His Grace . . .