September 24
Isaiah 43:14-45:10; Ephesians 3:1-21;Psalm 68:1-18; Proverbs 24:1-2
Half of the uses of the word "redeemer" in the Bible are found in the book of Isaiah. Isaiah clearly wants us to see that God is the redeemer of Israel and, as seen through the rest of Scripture, he is our redeemer as well.
The Evangelical Dictionary of Theology defines redemption as "the means by which salvation is achieved, namely, by the payment of a ransom." God is pictured again and again as the one who brings this about on behalf of his people. God redeems his people from Egypt, Babylon, and other earthly powers. He especially frees his people from the dominion, reign, and power of sin. He frees us from being slaves to sin and releases us to live for him. The descriptions of the sins of Israel are stark in Isaiah 43-45. They have stopped talking to God, stopped worshipping him, and have replaced God with gods made by their own hands. Despite this behavior, God still is seeking to woo his people back to him. He is a redeemer. Thus no matter how far we may drift from him, he remains the only means of salvation, the only means of life, and the only place for true fulfillment in the universe. So let us run to him for redemption, rest in his already accomplished redemption through Christ, and live out of the redemption we have already received.
God my Father, thank you that you are my redeemer. Thank you that through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, you have secured salvation for me. Help me remember the staggering cost of my salvation and respond with gratitude, worship, and service for all you have accomplished for me. Amen.
Question of the day: Why does God continue to pursue you even when you resist him? How should this impact your behavior?
Half of the uses of the word "redeemer" in the Bible are found in the book of Isaiah. Isaiah clearly wants us to see that God is the redeemer of Israel and, as seen through the rest of Scripture, he is our redeemer as well.
The Evangelical Dictionary of Theology defines redemption as "the means by which salvation is achieved, namely, by the payment of a ransom." God is pictured again and again as the one who brings this about on behalf of his people. God redeems his people from Egypt, Babylon, and other earthly powers. He especially frees his people from the dominion, reign, and power of sin. He frees us from being slaves to sin and releases us to live for him. The descriptions of the sins of Israel are stark in Isaiah 43-45. They have stopped talking to God, stopped worshipping him, and have replaced God with gods made by their own hands. Despite this behavior, God still is seeking to woo his people back to him. He is a redeemer. Thus no matter how far we may drift from him, he remains the only means of salvation, the only means of life, and the only place for true fulfillment in the universe. So let us run to him for redemption, rest in his already accomplished redemption through Christ, and live out of the redemption we have already received.
God my Father, thank you that you are my redeemer. Thank you that through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, you have secured salvation for me. Help me remember the staggering cost of my salvation and respond with gratitude, worship, and service for all you have accomplished for me. Amen.
Question of the day: Why does God continue to pursue you even when you resist him? How should this impact your behavior?
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