[04/08/2023 “teEn-MAIL”]
[This focus was originally sent 04/10/2009 (Edited some.)]
There are things that do not come cheap. Because of this, some purchases must be considered hard and long. “Do I really want to spend my hard-earned cash on that?” “Yes, that is so worth having, I will gladly pay whatever the cost.” “No, it’s not worth it. I don’t want it that bad.”
The view of an object’s absolute value is often determined by how much it cost. That which has come at a high price is not generally abused but handled with great care. The higher the cost, the more closely it is guarded and the more precious it is viewed. To do otherwise cheapens its worth.
In view of our redemption, Peter wrote. . .
“(17) And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, (18) knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, (19) but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.” (1 Peter 1:17-19 ESV)
What was the price of our ransom from sin? The precious blood of Christ; a price far greater than silver or gold. Jesus willingly went to the cross — surrendering Himself there that Friday — on our behalf. His precious life blood was poured out making it possible for our sins to be adequately atoned for and the hope of eternal life to become ours. We were not bought by things of this world, but at a cost from Heaven itself. And Jesus purchased us for Himself. (Titus 2:14) He wants us so badly to be His that He was willing to pay such a precious price. May we live in a manner that acknowledges how special our purchase price is!
Have a great day LIVING A LIFE REFLECTING OUR VALUE TO THE LORD!
Carl
