Let the Redeemed Say So!

 By: Joanne Viola

With Thanksgiving on the horizon, I have been thinking about the Lord’s faithfulness. It is astounding to look back over the years and see His hand guiding, promises fulfilled, and moments where His grace and mercy were poured out in abundance.

 

“Let the redeemed of the Lord say so,
Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the adversary and gathered from the lands,
From the east and from the west,
From the north and from the south.”
(Psalm 107:2-3, NASB)

 

Are we saying so?  That is the question that has been on my mind.

 

We, the redeemed, have been set free from sin, hurtful memories, unforgiveness, resentments, anger, insecurities and jealousies. In His love, grace, and mercy, He seeks to keep us liberated and living our days in His freedom. He frees us to be people whose lives are a display of His love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22) as we keep step with Him each day.

 

Our God redeems each of us with exactly the same price, the shed blood of His Son. There is no difference in value placed on any of our lives. God redeems us from very different places and circumstances.

 

We are all equal at the foot of the Cross. Each life tells it own unique story of redemption And in the telling, we tell His Story – The Story of Redemption.

 

As we look back over our lives and see evidence of God’s faithfulness,
we see His goodness to us in each day.
“Let the redeemed of the Lord say so!”

 

 

Reflection: 
What are you thankful for today? Take time to look back over the history of your life. Take note of God’s faithfulness, mercy, grace, and love towards you. 

 

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