REDEMPTION (RECONCILIATION) THROUGH GOD’S GRACE – Romans 5:10 – For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. Colossians 1:20 – And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.
Moses, a man of God, used by God to give man the law, promoting man’s effort of self-redemption. But it did not work. Man’s sinful nature was and still is too great for us to redeem ourselves. So entered our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Only through His precious blood and saving grace are we deemed worthy enough to be saved. Now, the contrast between law (which could not redeem us) and grace (which can redeem us) centers on human effort versus God’s unmerited favor. The Law, which Moses gave, is seen as a system of demands that condemns imperfect humanity, while grace is God’s free gift of salvation and the power to live righteously through Jesus Christ. Grace does not mean freedom to sin but freedom from the dominion of sin, empowering believers to obey God out of love and gratitude, not fear of condemnation. (John 1:17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ). 2 Corinthians 5:18 – And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;)
Through our redemption, the one-time act of being bought back, delivered from bondage, debt, and sin through a costly payment. This payment was orchestrated by the Father Himself, God, redeeming humanity from sin through the atoning death of Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son. Jesus was the currency who served as the ultimate payment to free us from the consequences of our sins and to restore a broken relationship, between humanity and God; in giving His life, he helps us find our way back to God. Today, if all who profess to be the children of God would set our focus on Jesus, and keep it there, we can and will find understanding, relief, and release from the chaos and confusion, through total redemption. Jesus gave His life to regain possession of a world full of sin and disobedience, it was payment, it cleared our debt; wiped clean. We see, through His sacrificial death, that Jesus gave His life for us and ensured that we are redeemed, saved or being saved from sin, error, or evil. When we confess our sin, repent, and ask God, in Jesus’ name, to restore our soul. (2 Corinthians 5:18-2118 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. 20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God. 21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him).
This is the day (should be all days) we call on the LORD, for all our help, through His Son so that we know that we know, that we know, that we have been given the redemptive grace and mercy through Jesus’ death; have been redeemed from a fate that required a sacrifice, to our YHWH, God our Father, which no man could satisfy for the sins man committed; no not anything man (tangible or intangible) can offer. But God, Himself, in the form of His only Son, did that which we could never do nor understand why or how. Let’s conclude it as His ultimate act of fatherly LOVE for His wayward children. (Romans 5:10 – For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life).
To be set free, is a process in our spiritual life, all of us should pray to YHWH, God for and the need to experience as we get back in alignment with the Word. And we should know that no one can take this from those who will come to Jesus; it has already been done and if we make the choice and know that it has already been done, we then know that we, as the children of God, are free from bondage and an eternal death; no not anything man (tangible or intangible) can offer. Yet with His wisdom YHWH, God has already given us the knowledge to understand but we must study His Word (JESUS) to get and be able to decern the message He has for us. We will see the Son peeking through the clouds of chao, confusion, and circumstances and know that everything will be alright. (John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life).
On the very best day of our life, when we feel all is in line with God and our whole being, we are still not enough to redeem ourselves from the sins we commit. God, the Father, knew this. So, in His infinite wisdom He chose His Son to come to earth, teach the gospel, lay down a perfect example of how man, when he wants to, can follow God’s laws, statues, and commandment. To go through all the troubles, trials, and tribulations we, as humans, would face and will be inflicted on us. Yet Jesus stayed in the Father’s will, passed God’s tests in the fire, water, and His encounter with the devil’s temptations. He was then hung on a cross to free you and me from the curse of the law (man could never be or do enough to get it right); the guilt and shame of sin, to be forgiven, by the Father, for our sins; justified as candidates for adoption in God’s family, the truthful righteousness of God; and secured us from the bondage which held us captive from eternal life. The law was given, by God, to help man live a righteous life; to show people their sin so that they would repent. (Colossians 1:13-15 13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: 15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:)
But the law became a curse for man since not one of us can obey it perfectly. The law itself became a source of condemnation or curse (a divine judgment or human imprecation pronounced as a formal declaration of misfortune, evil, or hardship upon one, often resulting from disobedience to God’s law). If we, as true children of God, are going to go through the different kinds of tests, trials, troubles, and tribulations in today’s unstable world, we definitely need Jesus’ redeeming grace rather than the curse of the law. (1 Peter 1:18-19 18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:)
In God’s infinite wisdom (He saw all this mess coming) He gave His Son to Himself for the perfecting of the pathway of our son; to remove the curse or condemnation over man. Our Lord and Saviour, Yashuah, Jesus Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law; when He hung on the cross, bled, died, and then rose with all power (in heaven, earth, and hell) in His hand. Yashuah, Jesus, was found to be the perfect Lamb, the ultimate sacrifice, to stand in the balance as a redemptive offer to the Father, for our souls. (Galatians 3:13 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:)
So, in order for us to experience this all-encompassing, redemptive mercy and grace, we must keep our eyes on the true prize (eternity) through our perfect Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ; freedom from sin’s guilt and shame, the forgiveness of sins, justification, adoption into God’s family, eternal life, righteousness, and freedom from the curse of the law. Redemption also establishes a new relationship with God, characterized by forgiveness and peace, and leads to spiritual growth and sanctification. Which we can only obtain through Christ; His sacrificial blood, which was offered once, is our means for obtaining redemption and forgiveness from The Father; there is no other way. (Hebrew 7:26-28 26 For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens; 27 Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people’s: for this he did once, when he offered up himself. 28 For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore. Hebrews 9:12 12 Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us). (2 Corinthians 5:18 – And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;)
SEEK JESUS’ FACE AND STAY FOCUSED THROUGH STUDY OF THE WORD, WALKING IN HIS WAY,AND DOING HIS WILL; PRAY, PRAISE, GIVE ALL THE GLORY AND HONOR TO THE ONE WHO IS OUR ROCK; AND RAISE HIS NAME HIGHER THAN THE SUN, MOON, AND STARS. GOD’S GOT IT, NO WORRY NO FEAR.