“And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.” - Hebrews 12:24 KJV
THE COMPARISON
Abel was a shepherd. Christ is the good shepherd who gave His life for the sheep. Abel died a violent death at the hand of a relative. Christ died a violent death at the hand of His own nation. Abel’s blood cried and God heard it. Christ’s blood speaks and God hears it. Abel testified of the righteousness of God. Jesus was the righteousness of God!
THE CONTRAST
Abel died by force. Christ died willingly. Abel died because of his sacrifice. Christ died as the sacrifice. Abel’s blood cried for revenge. Christ’s blood cries for remission. Abel’s blood polluted the ground. Christ’s blood is preserved in heaven.
From the shedding of blood in Eden to clothe our first fallen parents to the great throng in Revelation who sing of the blood of the Lamb, the Bible is a book of blood. The beginning and the end, and everything in between, unfolds the imperative of the blood.
When Abel died, a mysterious voice went up beyond the skies and moved the heart of eternal justice. Abel’s blood spoke against Cain, but the blood of Christ speaks for us. Christ’s blood pleads before the eternal throne and it speaks better things than that of Abel!Better things await you as you plead, eat and sprinkle the blood of Jesus as often as you can.
TODAY’S PRAYER.
Father, I thank you for the sprinkling of the blood of Jesus that speak better things for me and my families.The voice of the blood of Abel against me is silenced in Jesus name.