Any day is perfect day to reflect upon God’s redemption plan but as we prepare to remember the burial and resurrection of Christ, it seems even more fitting. Dictionary.com defines redeemed as:
- to buy or pay off; clear by payment: to redeem a mortgage.
- to buy back, as after a tax sale or a mortgage foreclosure.
- to recover (something pledged or mortgaged) by payment or other satisfaction: to redeem a pawned watch.
- to exchange (bonds, trading stamps, etc.) for money or goods.
- to convert (paper money) into specie.
- to discharge or fulfill (a pledge, promise, etc.).
- to make up for; make amends for; offset (some fault,shortcoming, etc.
- to obtain the release or restoration of, as from captivity, by paying a ransom.
- Theology . to deliver from sin and its consequences by means of a sacrifice offered for the sinner.
The debt that I owe is too great for me ever to repay. Through the shedding of Christ’s blood and subsequent resurrection, he released me from the chains my sins bought me.
But the LORD will redeem those who serve him. Everyone who trusts in him will be freely pardoned. Psalms 34:22 (NLT)
Yet they cannot redeem themselves from death by paying a ransom to God. Psalms 49:7
Susie Swanson says
21 April, 2011 at 6:33 pmThank you Wanda for your nice comments and for your visit to my blog. I love your blog. It is so refreshing and I agree, I could never repay the price. Susie Swanson
Lorena G. Sims says
21 April, 2011 at 7:42 pmHe indeed already paid the price for our sins!
Joanne Sher says
21 April, 2011 at 9:10 pmFantabulous thoughts, Wanda. Redemption is amazing to think abou.
welcome to my world of poetry says
21 April, 2011 at 9:11 pmWell said Wanda ,
Yvonne.
a sojourner says
21 April, 2011 at 9:30 pmhi Wanda:)
a few weeks ago i was listening to a podcast(sermon) concerning Jesus our Redeemer. it's a word i didn't really understand and i hadn't given it much thought, really. it had gotten glossed over. there's SO MUCH to His Word that i know i will never know the depth or the richness of His Word until someday….:)
think i will listen to that sermon again. thank you for the reminder!
kmckendry says
21 April, 2011 at 10:42 pmMay you have a Happy Easter. Nice post.
Crystal Mary says
22 April, 2011 at 2:01 amAhh Yes, He did it all for us..
None but Jesus…
Like the old song says,
"What can wash away my sins, nothing but the blood of Jesus."
God Bless you sister..
Wanda says
22 April, 2011 at 2:02 amThank you Susie!
Amen Lorena!
Yes it is Joanne, so much wrapped in that word and the work of cross.
Thanks Yvonne.
Sojourner we are forever learning more about Him.
Kmckendry, thanks. Hope you & yours enjoy a wonderful Resurrection Day.
B. Niles says
22 April, 2011 at 4:30 amThank you Jesus! I think of the words of an old chorus, "When I think of the goodness of Jesus, and what he has done for me, my soul cries out, Hallelujah! Thank God for saving me."
Thanks for your thoughtful post, Wanda.
Beverly
Just Be Real says
22 April, 2011 at 9:41 amAmen and hallelujah! Blessings to you at this time Wanda.
BLUEBUTTERFLY says
22 April, 2011 at 3:42 pmWanda, I cannot describe how thankful I am for His grace. There are no words. All I can do is serve Him until. Blessings as we celebrate Good Friday!