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What does it mean to be redeemed? The Oxford Dictionary tells us that to be redeemed is to compensate for the faults or bad aspects of something or to gain possession of something in exchange for payment. When I read that definition I am reminded of the blood of Jesus and the righteousness that has redeemed me.

Throughout the Old Testament, we observe the impossible plight of the Israelites working to keep the Law that God delivered to Moses. They continually worked to fulfill all the laws while offering sacrifices to pay the penalty for their sin. Yet, no matter how hard they worked to satisfy the Law, they always fell short. The Israelites ended up in rebellion against God after failing to uphold their requirements. The harder they worked, the more they could not fulfill what was given.

This feeling of failure was not a mistake or an error in calculations. God foresaw their failure. He knew mankind was incapable of keeping the Law and saving themselves. God, our Father, always planned to send Jesus. Fully God and fully man, Jesus came and fulfilled the Law and then willingly sacrificed Himself as the ultimate satisfaction for our sins. Through Jesus’ life, death, burial and Resurrection, we can see He made the final and complete payment for our sin.

PRAYER:

Thank you, Jesus, for Your atoning sacrifice on the Cross. Thank You for loving me.