Author	Thread: It took the death of Jesus to make our empty, meaningless lives fruitful
dljrn04 View Profile History	It took the death of Jesus to make our empty, meaningless lives fruitful Posted : 7 Jun, 2012 02:23 AM 1 Peter 1:17�21 Bible Text: 18 knowing that you were ransomed from sthe futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but twith the precious blood of Christ, like that of ua lamb without blemish or spot.(1 Pet. 1:18�19). Devotional: The writer gives three reasons why we should live holy lives. First, we belong to a holy God. Second, while we call on God as Father, we may not forget God is an impartial Judge. Finally, we must live holy lives because we have been bought with the costly blood of Jesus. We were bought, ransomed, or redeemed like slaves owned by a bad master. It took the death of Jesus to make our empty, meaningless lives fruitful. Peter does not explain how the death of Jesus caused that change. But he emphasizes that the cost of the death of the Holy One far exceeds that of the most costly things we know: " ... not with perishable things like silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ." We naturally guard our most precious possessions. We take measures to prevent loss, theft, or damage. Well, then, guard yourselves! You have been purchased by the precious blood. Salvation is free. It has to be free because no one can pay the price. But it is not cheap. If we keep in mind how much it cost God to redeem us, we will stay away from whatever is unworthy and unholy. Since our ransom was so high, we hate what is cheap and demeaning. We avoid what is dirty because Jesus, the Lamb of God, was spotless. We cling to our Father, whose love for us cost him so much. by the Rev. Andrew Kuyvenhoven Post Reply
Agapeton View Profile History	It took the death of Jesus to make our empty, meaningless lives fruitful Posted : 7 Jun, 2012 02:44 PM I love the words of encouragement that you persistently bless us with, sister Donna! It is always a pleasure to see you posting in this forum. *inserts a much needed heart icon here* Post Reply
dljrn04 View Profile History	It took the death of Jesus to make our empty, meaningless lives fruitful Posted : 7 Jun, 2012 05:50 PM Welcome back brother. You have been missed. :applause: Post Reply