water, blood and oil

There are a few fluids that are striking in their impact in the world.  It occurred to me that three of these are water, blood and oil.  They all have a great deal to do with life as we know it.  We need water to maintain our bodies; to clean the outside and to vitalize our body functions within.  The great oceans connect us with the world and also separate us from the world. We emerge from water baptism as new creatures.  Blood is the life carrier.  It's bright crimson color is a striking reminder of its central role carrying life throughout our bodies.  We trust in the blood of Jesus that was shed to bring us new life.  Oil is the lifeblood of the world.  It provides energy for transportation, manufacturing and comfort.  Oil was used to anoint folks for healing and represents the presence of the Holy Spirit.  Economies and world politics turn on the control of oil.  There are times when oil seems to be the most important of these liquids.  It is not an exaggeration to say that many people cross oceans and shed their blood because of the importance we attach to oil.  Water, blood and oil. It's good to remember that each is vital to life in a natural and spiritual sense. Ezekiel 16:9 "Then I washed you in water; yes, I thoroughly washed off your blood, and I anointed you with oil." blessings, Rob Smith