This is he who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not by the water only but by the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. For there are three that testify: the Spirit and the water and the blood; and these three agree.
John reported in John 19:34-35 that a soldier pierced Jesus' side and blood and water poured out. Here he ties it all together as evidence of my salvation. How about yours?
"Now this water and blood are comprehensive of all that is necessary and effectual to our salvation. By the water, our souls are washed and purified for heaven and the region of saints in light. By the blood God is glorified, his law is honoured, and his vindictive excellences are illustrated and displayed. " Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible
Today's readings in the Psalms:
Morning: Psalm 72
Mid-day: 119:145-152
Evening: Psalm 148
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