BOUGHT WITH A PRICE

In ! Cor. 6:20 it tells us, "For you were bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body."


When we read these lines from Paul's letter to the Corinthians and which are meant for each generation following, I can't help but think of the words of the song that proclaim, "When I survey that wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride." (Methodist Hymnal, P.298, v..4) "Love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all."


God paid the ultimate price in the sacrifice of Jesus' death.  His death was for me and each and every other person on this earth who lives and ever has lived. How can we not consider, then, the price that was paid so long ago for our lives?  Whether for the most garish, horrible sins or the least of sins, it doesn't matter, for accepting His gift of dying on the cross for each one of us gives us the freedom to accept and live as forgiven creatures, satisfied with the Lord who gave us this incredible gift of forgiveness.  We can only give God our bodies, souls, and our very lives in thanksgiving.


Lord, Your gift was indeed a wondrous love.  Let us be used by you to reflect that love.  You've bought us with an immeasurable price. Thank you.  AMEN.


Jo INMN