The Promise of Redemption
Redemption is the word we’ve heard over and over again this summer. Whether we were talking about Paul, learning about Hosea & Gomer, or reading a devo about God redeeming the Israelites, we have been tackling this word: redemption. It’s a process, but it is also a promise. Jesus now redeemed us because of what He did for us on the cross, but He also has promised a redeemed future.
Normally, I would not recommend the Message version of the Bible; however, I love how it paraphrases 1 Peter 1:3-5. It says, “What a God we have! And how fortunate we are to have him, this Father of our Master Jesus! Because Jesus was raised from the dead, we’ve been given a brand-new life and have everything to live for, including a future in heaven—and the future starts now! God is keeping careful watch over us and the future. The Day is coming when you’ll have it all—life healed and whole.â€
This is precisely what God has in store for us; we have a new life because of Jesus and have a future in heaven to look forward to and live for! Even though there is still brokenness and sin in the world, there is a day when we will be completely healed and whole, redeemed by God. Revelation 21:4 says, “He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.†This statement is not a “maybe†it is a promise. As we remain faithful and walk out what Jesus has called us to, He will keep this promise. 
Posted in Young Adults
No Comments