He bled to life, not death! He died for us that we might have Life in Him! Through the ages, sin has brought envy, hatred and war. In turn, conflict and war brought death and destruction.  From shore to shore and age to age, the curse of sin and death has crushed man's hope and spread despair. Few knew or remembered that long ago, God became man and lived among us! Centuries before He gave His for us, the prophet Isaiah had given Israel a glimpse of His coming: He is despised and rejected by men, A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.... But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed." (Isaiah 53:3-5) Sentenced for the crime of speaking the Truth, Jesus was stripped and beaten. His blood spilt forth as He carried the cross on which He would die for the sins of man. But the drops of blood that fell from His tortured body led eternal Life, not death!  Jesus "bled to life -- eternal life!" And all  who believed in Him were cleansed by the "River of Life that flows from the veins of Immanuel."  Because He bled to life, we have a hope that never pass away. Beyond the grave, heaven is open and the stone rolled away -- all because Jesus bled to life. "And he showed me a river of the water of life, clear as crystal, coming from the throne of God and of the Lamb." (Revelation 22:1) "And they *sang a new song, saying, 'Worthy art Thou to take the book, and to break its seals; for Thou wast slain, and didst purchase for God with Thy blood men from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. (Revelation 5:9)  What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus; What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus.  Nothing can my sin erase Nothing but the blood of Jesus! Naught of works, 'tis all of grace-- Nothing but the blood of Jesus!  This is all my hope and peace-- Nothing but the blood of Jesus! This is all my righteousness-- Nothing but the blood of Jesus!  Taking The Word To The hearts Of Men: Acts 1:8 Thomas M Faunce C/O/ Frontline Outreach PO Box 618 Hillman MI 49746- 989-255-0889 The picture and message are special gifts from our dear friend, Thomas Faunce, a photographer and missionary to God's people in Asia. Tom faithfully travels, builds wells, and brings needed supplies -- especially to the poor in Vietnam and Cambodia. He serves our Lord on a shoe-string budget.  God always provides, but He may want to use some of us to help with needed funds. How blessed we are to be one family together in Him!!!  See more of his messages:  Sharing His Wounds, White as Snow, How shall I serve You, Lord?