Redeemed Saints

“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.” Titus 2:11-14

Our society places great emphasis on cost. The more expensive an item, the more value assigned. That emphasis should cause us to appreciate even more the biblical saga of redemption. Redemption, which means: “to purchase or buy out of the market place” places eternal, divine value on mankind. We usually purchase a product both for esthetic and utilitarian purposes. We desire it, and we appreciate its function.

God purchased us from the bondage and penalty of sin through the death of His only Son, Jesus Christ. He did this solely because of His great love for man. God so desired to restore and embrace fallen man that He paid the ultimate price - the shed blood of His precious Son. That is significance. That is worth. That is value.

Not only does God supremely desire an intimate relationship with us, He also seeks to use us for His sovereign purposes. That is the full meaning of redemption. Wherever you live, whatever you do - God can use your to glorify Himself and tell of His reality. You are His purchased possession and your light can shine in any city, office park, or home.

You are of inestimable worth to God.