But Christ has rescued us from the curse pronounced by the law. When he was hung on the cross, he took upon himself the curse for our wrongdoing. For it is written in the Scriptures, “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.” - Galatians 3:13 NLT
Galatians 3:13 gives us a glorious picture of the redemption Jesus Christ purchased for us. The word “redeem” used in this verse is derived from the Greek word exagoridzo. It is a compound word: ex and agoridzo. The word ex is a preposition that means to bring out. The word agoridzo was the Greek word most notably used to describe the slave market — a disgusting place where human beings were bought, sold, and traded like animals. When theses words are joined together, it refers to a buyer or redeemer who has purchased a slave from the slave market for the sole purpose of freeing him/her from slavery. We are born slaves to sin. God so desperately wants us and to have a relationship with us. Jesus was willing to pay the ultimate price to own us and love us. Jesus’ sacrificial death didn’t only pay the penalty of our sin; His death removed us from living as slaves to sin forevermore. We must remember every day to take time in rejoicing in God’s purpose for sending Jesus to us. It is easy to forget to rejoice in difficult times. But, the story of our lives is not finished. God is strying to save your life and your families lives. Just look at this Biblical examples, Joseph (Genesis 37-50) and Daniel. In bad times, it is easy to think God has left you but the story isn’t over. God is still using his pen to write it. You have to hold on and wait for God to finish writing. “But the Lord said, ‘What have you done? Listen! Your brother’s blood cries out to me from the ground!” – Genesis 4:10 NLT Our sins cry out to God for Judgement. This verse shows us God’s principles of both justice and mercy. God takes the responsibility for executing justice, as well as making a way for mercy to by achieved by the sinner. Jesus is the way; He came to earth to server, love, heal, teach, and change our sinful ways. Jesus came had his body broken and blood spilled for our mercy, grace, and forgiveness. JESUS HAS THE FINAL SAY – it is because He died and rose again. He is alive and with us always. Jesus is our living hope! Happy Easter!
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