THE BLOOD THAT SPEAKS

The Blood that speaks

Heb.12:22-24; "But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to myriads of angels, to the general assembly and Church of the first-born who are enrolled in Heaven, and to God, the Judge of all, and to the spirits of righteous men made perfect, and to Jesus, the Mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled Blood, which speaks better than the blood of Abel."

These three insightful verses in Heb.12, describe to us a view inside the veil. Here we find, first of all, a description of God's dwelling place. Secondly, a picture is painted for us of those who dwell there with God. Lastly, we are given a presentation of God Himself. In this third phase we are shown: God as the Judge of all; Jesus as our Mediator; and the precious Blood which "speaks." Now what does that mean?

In Gen.4, we find the account of the rivalry between brothers Cain and Abel. Gen.4:9-10; "Then the Lord said to Cain, 'Where is your brother Abel?' And he said, 'I do not know. Am I my brother's keeper?' And He said, 'What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood is crying to Me from the ground.'" There is a principle that runs throughout the Scriptures, "Life is in the Blood" (Lev.17:11). Not only is there life in the Blood, but innocent blood when spilled seems to have a particular attribute. Innocent blood cries out! But before the presence of our Judge in Heaven, there is a Blood which speaks better than the blood of Abel. What does this Blood declare? The innocent Blood of Jesus is a continuous reminder before our Father of the sacrifice of His precious Son. The Blood of Jesus ever cries out, "Mercy! Mercy! Mercy be!"