My eyes leaked when I read Psalm 130 this morningš¢... this passage is a song pilgrims would sing as they ascended to Jerusalem.
The city and Temple were located on a hill, so when the people came to make sacrifices, they would climb steps.
I pictured myself climbing up to the throne of my King, Savior and Redeemer proclaiming the rest of the passage:
āI am counting on the Lord,
yes...
I have put my hope in His Word...for with the Lord there is unfailing love.
His redemption overflows...ā
That word right there šš½
āredemptionā šš½
It literally means, āto ransomā.
Thatās what pierced my heart...I know oh so well the depths of sin from my past. š³
I was destined for hell, rightly so, and yet Jesus loved me (and you) SO much that He willingly lived a sinless life SO THAT He ransom my sin-ravaged life from endless death with the payment of HIS death!
He gave us opportunity for eternal life through His willing death!
I know the SO VERY MUCH that Iāve been forgiven, so when presented the opportunity for offense, I would be a fool to do anything but extend the same forgiveness that Iāve received!
Itās like my āsacrificeā honoring the one who sacrificed His life š¤
Forgiven people forgive people.
Ok, leaky eyes again...so grateful for Jesus, my Lord, my Savior and my Redeemer who paid my ransom!š
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