Seriously… can you get your head around that word? Can you even define it? Do you understand what it means? More importantly – do you see how it applies to YOU? 1- that you actually need to be redeemed and 2- that it is an extremely simple method to acquire it for yourself? Sometimes our problem is that we over think something. Sometimes our problem is that we don’t realize when it applies to our life.
So, now what? You certainly don’t have the power or ability to extricate yourself. Looking around you, you won’t find another person with the power or ability either. Maybe the question is – do you want to be redeemed? Or do you feel so self-sufficient that you don’t think you need a savior? If so, I would strongly suggest that you reconsider. Even looking at this question from only a secular view I think that the evidence points to the fact that we all do. When you consider the spiritual basis, then the evidence is overwhelming concerning our need.
It is amazingly simple – you are in need of redemption and there is an answer. However, let’s start with a definition. Redemption according to Webster is: the act, process, or an instance of redeeming. (I really dislike it intensely when they define a word by using that word.) Redeem means to: to buy back, to free from captivity by payment of ransom, to free from the consequences of sin. I could go on but I think the point is made. And before you say you have no need to be redeemed – you do. When you look at your life can you honestly say that it is a life lived free from sin? And quantitative or qualitative of sin is not at issue.
Answer – discover Jesus and acknowledge who He is, what He did, and what He continues to do on your and other believers behalf. You can’t save yourself, you can’t buy salvation/redemption, but by accepting the free gift through your belief in Jesus, you have everything else that comes with redemption. You can through your act of faith and acceptance be redeemed – the alternative is horrendous.
…but, what do you believe?
