“Blood, it’s in you to sell: why Canadians give and get blood for free” was the title of a discussion last month in Charlottetown about the history of blood in Canada. It was led by Dr. Sarah Glassford, an assistant professor of history at UPEI. They talked about free blood transfusions available in Canada, while in other countries, blood is sold. The Bible too, has much to say about blood, specifically the blood of Christ. The book of Hebrews affirmed, “without the shedding of blood, there is no remission of sin.” Paul declared that those who accept Christ’s sacrifice for us, “ have been justified by His blood.” Those who invite Christ into their lives are ” justified freely by His grace, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” Free life-giving transfusions in Canada are great. But it’s even greater to have eternal life, given to us freely through Jesus’ blood, shed on Calvary.

Pastor Alex Rockwell