“…knowing that you were ransomed from
the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things
such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of
Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.” - 1 Peter 1:18,19
As I think on this passage, I think
about futile ways in which we try to ransom ourselves. Think about it. How many of us have tried to ransom ourselves
with money. We think, if only I had
enough/more/a lot/, my life would be /better/great/perfect.
Some of us try to ransom ourselves by
self-medicating. Not happy with who and
what we are we turn to /alcohol/drugs/co-dependency/to break loose/reward/feel
good.
Sometimes we try to ransom ourselves by
escape. This is probably me if I think
about it. I love nothing better than to
dive into a good book/movie/computer game to lift myself up from the
doldrums/dissatisfaction/boredom of everyday life.
All of these things can be substitute
saviors. The reading from 1 Peter is
just an easy reminder; that there nothing we can do, from tradition to
self-help that will ransom us. Frankly
the ransom has already been paid with
the “precious blood of Christ.” The
victory over what all has us chained down has been achieved.
What are you in need to being ransomed
from today? Turn it over to the one who
bled. For you. The price has already been paid. Trust in what he did to pay it.
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