REDEEMED TO BE THE SERVANTS OF GOD
Psalms 34:22 The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.
We often wish we could escape troubles, the pain of grief, sorrow, failure, or even the small daily frustrations, that constantly wear us down. It is a battle within itself.
God promises to be close to the broken hearted, and to be our source of power, courage and wisdom. Helping us with our problems.
When trouble strikes, don’t get upset with God. Instead, admit that you need Gods help, and thank him for always being by your side.
The word “desolate” means, to forsake, abandon, or make lonely.
6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
The redeemed of God will never be forsaken, left lonely or neglected.
Job 19:25 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:
At the heart of the book of Job, comes His amazing affirmation of confidence. “I know that my redeemer lives.”
In ancient Israel a redeemer was a family member who bought a slaves’ way to freedom.
When the book of Job was written, Israel did not have a well-developed doctrine of the resurrection.
Jobs belief was so strong that he became one of the first to talk about the resurrection of the body.
He said, “in my body I will see God” he was confident that Gods justice would triumph, even if it would take a miracle to accomplish it.
Romans 3:22-24 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
We are made right in God’s sight when we trust Jesus to take away our sins.
For all have sinned and fall short of Gods standard, yet now God in his gracious kindness declares us not guilty.
He has done this through Christ Jesus, God sent Jesus to take the punishment for our sins, to satisfy Gods anger against us.
We are made right through the redemption of Jesus’ sacrifice. The shed blood, the death, burial and resurrection at the cross.
Trusting Jesus makes us right with God and empowers us to live in victory.
Through the redemption God declares us not guilty; as being justified, just as if we had never sinned.
When God forgives us, our slate is wiped clean.
In old testament times a person’s debts could result in being sold as a slave. The next of kin could redeem him. They could buy his freedom.
Jesus purchased our freedom and the price was His life.
When Christ died in our place, for our sins, he completely satisfied God’s demands. His sacrifice brings pardon, deliverance, and freedom.
4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
Who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places, means that in Christ Jesus we have all the benefits of knowing God.
Being chosen for salvation, being adopted as his children, forgiveness, insight, the gifts of the Spirit, power to do Gods will, the hope of living together with Jesus.
All because we have an intimate relationship with Jesus. We can now enjoy these blessings.
The heavenly places means, these blessings are eternal not temporal.
Jesus’ death points to two wonderful truths. Redemption and forgiveness.
Through death, redemption was the price for our freedom. It freed us from slavery to sin.
Forgiveness was given on the basis of the shedding of Jesus’ blood, the perfect sacrifice.
This sacrifice was the introduction and reality of Gods mercy, Gods amazing grace, his loving kindness, and His awesome love.
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:
Jesus the son of God and the light of the world has delivered us from the power of darkness and has translated us, or transferred us into the Kingdom of God.
Jesus is the image of God or like God.
Psalms 31: 1 In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.
Psalms 31:5 Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth.
We say we have faith in God. Do we really trust Him? We should commit ourselves completely to Him.
God loves and cares for us, even in our circumstances. It is always been part of his loving nature.
Because of God’s amazing grace and his loving kindness, we should be more willing to be his servants.
2 Timothy 2:24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
The Lords servants must not quarrel, but must be kind to everyone. We must be able to teach effectively and be patient with difficult people.
If we can do that maybe God will change their hearts and they will believe the truth.
They are being held captive by the devil’s trap. They don’t realize they are doing whatever the devil wants.
21 Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.
22 For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord's freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ's servant.
23 Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men.
24 Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.
We may be so concerned about what we could be doing for God somewhere else that we miss a great opportunity right where we are.
Always use your opportunity to honor, serve and speak out for God. God has placed you where you are.
All this depends on how much you are willing to serve. If you have no desire to serve, your understanding of the word by the Holy Spirit will not be elevated in you to a high degree.
God wants the redeemed servants to be warriors. He does not want you to have fear, but to be strong in His might.
So now is the time to make the decision to run a good race. You have the power and authority, grace, wisdom, and angelic protection. Why not Go for it.
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