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Holy Dwelling Places
No man can by any means redeem his
brother or give to God a ransom for him—for the redemption of his soul is
costly… (Psalms 49:7-8). The redemption
of our souls is an awesome thing to consider. Peter explained that, “you were
not redeemed with the perishable things like silver or gold from your futile
way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a
lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ (1 Peter 1:17-21). God
created us from the dust of the ground, yet with the potential of
transformation into His glorious likeness. However, our fathers turned their
backs on the ways of God that lead to life everlasting, choosing rather to
follow their own desires – on a path that leads to death. But God did not give
up on us. He established a plan to redeem our fallen souls (1 Peter 1:20). And
He fulfilled His plan through His only begotten Son Jesus. Only Jesus could pay
the price of our redemption – for only His sinless life was worth the cost.
Imagine that, the One who had everything gave it all up to redeem us, so that
we might share in His inheritance—in His glory—in life evermore with Him and
the Almighty God. Dear Father, thank You. Thank You for Your Son, Thank You for
caring for us, working with us, not giving up on us, and bringing us to glory
because You love us. Help us to understand and appreciate Your love more fully.
Help us to understand the cost of our redemption. And thank You, dear
Jesus our Lord, for paying the price to redeem our souls from the power of Sheol (Psalms
49:15). Blessed be Your name! You are worthy of our honor and praise.
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