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Posted by Dion Todd December 13th, 2024 1,158 Views 31 Comments
Yahweh, your Redeemer, and he who formed you from the womb says: "I am Yahweh, who makes all things; who alone stretches out the heavens; who spreads out the earth by myself; Isaiah 44:24 WEB.
When someone was in trouble, danger, or in dire need during biblical times, a male relative could step in and "redeem" them. This relative was called a "kinsmen redeemer." They could step in and pay off their debts, buy back their property, and set them free from indentured servitude.
A great example of this is in the book of Ruth. Both Ruth and her mother-in-law Naomi were widows living penniless, gleaning left behind wheat in the fields to eat. Then a wealthy relative named Boaz stepped up and took them in. Ruth suddenly went from having nothing to having it all. Though Ruth was a Moabitess, she became King David's great-grandmother and is listed in the lineage of Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:5).
The Lord is often mentioned as a Redeemer in the Bible. The word Redeem means: to save, compensate for the defects of, vindicate. In this light, the Lord wants to:
- (Save) Rescue you and keep you safe from danger.
- Compensate for your defects and make you a better person.
- (Vindicate) Clear you of all blame.
Jesus Christ became our Redeemer. He stepped in and laid down His own life for us. He paid the debt we couldn't pay. Jesus chose the church as His bride, just as Boaz chose Ruth. So leave yesterday behind and let the Lord guide you from this day on. Your past is in the past, and your future is now a bright one. Don't look back.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You so much for redeeming me. Lord, I want all that You have for me in this life. Please lead me and teach me the things that I should know. Let me hear You clearly. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 week ago
AMEN!!! Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You so much for redeeming me! O dear Lord, I want all that You have for my life, but most importantly, all that You have for all of my loved ones far and near, especially for my family of seven!!! There is so much going on that I feel that I'm drowning in despair, and yet, oh Lord, there still is inner strength when I feel so weak and powerless and there is peace, and there still is a spark knowing that You are right there, You are listening and caring, so I'll keep on trusting You and believing, in the name of my precious Redeemer I ask and pray, and say thank you from the bottom of my heart!!! 🙏
Comment from Dan Remley
1 week ago
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Lord, I want to thank you for everything you do for me. Thank you to Jesus for dying for my sins That's incredible gift. Lead me Lord. I do feel you in my life. Guide me into your will
God have favor for me. Amen
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Heavenly Father, I thank You so much for redeeming me. Lord, I want all that You have for me in this life. Please lead me and teach me the things that I should know. Let me hear You clearly. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Post from Bella Colliander
1 week ago
What a faithful Father You are. Thank you for loving this sinner. Amen!🕊️
Praise the Lord. Amen.🙏🙏
Heavenly Father, I thank You so much for redeeming me. Lord, I want all that You have for me in this life. Please lead me and teach me the things that I should know. Let me hear You clearly. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻
LORD help me to keep pressing forward. I thank You for Your unending supply of endurance and strength to run the race with my eyes completely on You the prize in Jesus name amen.
Thank You Jesus!
Post from Scott Riegelmann
1 week ago
Amen thank you Jesus for redeeming us and leading me into a better life.
Amen🙏🙏❤️❤️🙏🙏! Praise the Lord 🙏🙏❤️!!
Thank you Lord, for redeeming me.
Amen!! What a happy day that was when I humbly asked You dear Jesus to be my Savior!! Thank you for Your tremendous sacrifice so that I have been redeemed!! 🙌
Thank You Jesus!
Thank You Heavenly Father For Everything You Do For Me And Family And Friends AMEN Good Morning Everyone 😀
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Post from Deborah Blackshear
1 week ago
Thank You God for being my Redeemer
Amen 🙏🏻 Thank you Father. In Jesus name, Amen
Praise The Lord! My Redeemer LIVES today! Thank You Jesus for what You did for even me! My past is gone, removed, washed in Your Blood!
Post from Candy Laventure
1 week ago
Amen!
In Jesus Name Amen
Post from Wanda Pennington
1 week ago
Heavenly Father, I thank You so much for redeeming me. Lord, I want all that You have for me in this life. Please lead me and teach me the things that I should know. Let me hear You clearly. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Post from Kay Collinsworth
1 week ago
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Yes Lord, please lead me and teach me the things that I should know, in Jesus name I pray. Thank you Jesus!