ROMANS 3:23-24

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.

TO PONDER

I have been thinking about this weeks theme and about the idea of ransom. It makes me think of hostage or kidnap movies like 'Speed' or 'Taken'. When those who have been captured are reunited with their family and friends, rarely do they just walk up to each other and say hello. There is usually a scene of them running towards each other and embracing one another with big hugs. They are excited to be free and to have escaped their captivity.

So how do you react to the news that Jesus has freed you from your sin? Do you run towards him who paid the ransom for your freedom, or is there a greater love in your life which you run to and embrace?

PRAYER

Heavenly Father, your love for me and all creation is clearly on display in the redemption that you have given me through Jesus. Help me to always remember how much you love me and all that you have done for me. By your Holy Spirit, may I grow in my love for you and your word so that I will always run to you, my saviour and redeemer. Amen

Today's devotion written by Mathew von Stanke, LifeWay Newcastle