Ronald Lee Herrick, who is recognized as the world’s first successful organ donor, recently died at the age of 79. Herrick donated a kidney to his dying twin brother on December 23, 1954. The operation kept his brother alive for another 8 years, and it proved that successful transplants were possible.

Herrick’s widow, Cynthia Herrick, said, “He was the only one in the world who could save his brother’s life, so he was going to do it.”

The Bible says that Jesus Christ is the only one who can save our souls. “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12).

The Bible also says that Jesus was glad to do what was necessary to save us. “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross…” (Heb.12:2).

Let us be eternally grateful for Jesus, the ultimate successful donor!