Paid in Full
As the Scripture says, “Anyone
who trusts in him will never be put to shame.” For
there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is
Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for, “Everyone
who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” —Romans
10:11–13
It was a warm fall day in the woods of
northern Wisconsin when the word went out that a little boy named Eddy was
lost. Immediately, resources from the surrounding community were put into
action. A national guard unit joined in the search with men and women from the
school community and the sheriff’s department. Whatever the price in money and
time, it was willingly paid.
Searchers combed the wooded area where Eddy was last seen. It was nearly
dark, eight hours after the search began, when the boy was located, safe and
sound. What a celebration was set off that evening when the word spread that
the lost had been found!
When humankind was lost in the terrible darkness of sin, God did not
spare any of the resources of heaven to rescue us. The price of our salvation
was paid in full. God lovingly paid what we could not.
Lord, how can I ever thank you enough
for paying the ultimate price to rescue me? You spared nothing, not even your
firstborn Son, to bring me back into your family. My heart is full of gratitude
for your amazing love.
John
Little is a retired pastor and former adult curriculum editor for Warner Press,
who now lives in Anderson, Indiana.
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