Redeemed

My wife and I recently bought a condominium. It is the first house we had in seven years, having rented an apartment during that time. As you know, there is quite a bit of back and forth during the process. First you bargain on the price. After that is agreed upon, you may negotiate on the closing date, repairs and other details. When all the parties fulfill their promises, closing day comes and you have redeemed your new home.

God’s redemption of His children is much more straight forward. Negotiations are not involved. We don’t wait for some future settlement date. Most importantly, we don’t pay any of the costs and cannot offer any additional value to the transaction. Jesus Christ paid the full price of our redemption on the cross. Titus 2:14 says, “God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.”

Jesus offers redemption out of the pit of despair, destruction, and fear and onto the rock of His salvation, hope, and steadfast love. You can’t give Him anything to be redeemed. He already paid the full cost. All we can do is accept this wonderful gift of God’s grace.