5 reassuring truths in Christ

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace…

Ephesians 1:7

Packed into this one small verse explaining the wonder of salvation in Christ are five reassuring truths to start the week.

1. In Jesus we HAVE salvation. We possess it right now. It is our present state, not just our eternal future. Jesus has redeemed us and we are saved right now.

2. In Jesus we are REDEEMED. We are brought to Him, His own people, delivered from the control of sin and the ownership of death. We are His now.

3. Jesus gave His life for us. This redemption and this salvation came to us at great cost: the blood of Jesus our Savior shed for us freely at the cross.

4. In Jesus our sins are completely forgiven. Our trespasses against a holy God are now covered by the blood of the sacrifice which Jesus offered. Only Jesus can provide such forgiveness.

5. God now showers on us the wealth of His grace. This is a wealth beyond all the riches we could imagine, and it is now given to us by Jesus. We are a people surrounded by the grace of God in our Lord Jesus Christ.

O Lord Jesus,

Thanks for this reminder as I go into this week. I am saved by You, redeemed by You, loved by You at great cost, forgiven in You, and now Your grace is all around me. May I live in that worshipful awareness and share that life, that truth, that way with others!

Amen