Today's Word of Blessing

THE GLORY OF REDEMPTION

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.    (John 3:16)

  Dearly beloved, Lord Jesus came to the world to redeem us.

Every human being entering this world is born in sin. Even a new born child, after a few months, feels jealous if its mother carries or hugs another small baby. Though it cannot express the jealousy within words, it shows it by crying.

As the baby grows, it refuses to share its toys with other children. This is what the Psalmist says in Psalm 51:5, “And in sin my mother conceived me.”

Because a man is born in sin, he surely needs redemption from sin. That is why some people offer the blood of goats, cows and other animals as an offering to be redeemed from sin. But this can never give them permanent redemption. Therefore, our Almighty God sent His only begotten Son into this world as the propitiation for our sins (John 3:16, 1 John 3:1).

Though I was born in a Christian family, I did not receive the free gift of salvation. I was only a nominal Christian. One day, when I was alone, I was longing for the love of my parents. And that was the time Lord Jesus came in search of me. He filled my heart with all His love. The same day He became my closest Friend.

He not only gave me this free gift of salvation in my life but also started using me as a tool to enable others to receive salvation. How great is the love of our God! The Lord who gave this blessing of salvation to me and my family members will also bless you so that you can be redeemed from sin.

Dear Friend! Today, the same love will redeem you and give you freedom from the slavery of sin and lusts of this world. Yes, our God is impartial and not a respecter of persons (Acts 10:34, Galatians 2:6, Romans 2:11). God is eagerly waiting to redeem you with the blood He has shed on the Cross. Without any prejudice He wants to give freedom from a life of sin, curse, anger and evil in your life.

Prayer:

Loving Lord Jesus,

You gave your life for my redemption. Help me to understand the glory of Your redemption. Accept me as Your child. Let Your divine will be fulfilled in my life also. Further, use me as Your vessel to help others to be redeemed from sin. Give me the grace to live for your glory.

I ask this through Christ our Lord

Amen.