SAVIOR = REDEMPTION

REDEEMER.....every Jesus follower has the One who is true!

How do we know? The Bible tells us so!

Redemption is an act of being saved from sin, error or evil. Similar to regaining possession of.....like clearing a debt. In biblical terms it involves deliverance from bondage based on payment of price by a redeemer.

For believers Jesus has redeemed us from alienation from God through the  death and resurrection of his son Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 1:7)

REJOICE-----

        REDEEMED ONES!

TRUE STARS!

Whether physical or spiritual, increasing the maturity level of a real champion requires much exercise. (1 Peter 5:3)

Weights or Bible---Lift both.  

Listen to others, whether a coach or a pastor.

Daily choose the combo way of exercise and faith. (Psalm 119:30)

 Your life might be the only way, others see Jesus, as you show love to others. (John 13:35)

A true star walks the talk! (Matthew 5:16)

Let's start our week this way! (Ephesians 5:1-2)

RESURRECTION SUNDAY!

Praise the Lord. Risen indeed!

And the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. (1 John 5:11) 

(Source JAE)

Risen indeed!

Glory be to God on this resurrection Sunday!

PREPOSITIONAL PROOF!

Prepositions have purpose in writing!

First grammar info I remember learning about a preposition is never end a sentence with one! Not to worry that rule is now obsolete but I imagine that change would have Miss Rosa Nourse roll over in horror.

Remember those very small words which can show direction, or location. Functional words as Merriam-Webster says most often combining with a noun to make a phrase for modification or prediction.

All of these observations became so clear as I read and re-read yesterday's New Morning Mercies March 27 entry.

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. (Galatians 2:20)

Check out the prepositions in the above verse…….each can be important in your understanding of the truth. 

Crucified with Christ---He took our names to the cross on our behalf, a redemptive historical fact.

Christ lives in me---present redemptive reality

I live by faith in the Son who died for me---life shaping result

Proof positive in the life of a Christian.

RELEVANT PREPOSITIONS

Today is inauguration day. The 46th in our country. Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will lead our government of the people, by the people and for the people---a democracy rife with powerful prepositions.

Prepositions are words of function. 

Prepositions often precede a noun or pronoun and require us to consider the relationship of the two words.

.....no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me, ....I live by faith...in the son of God (Galatians 2:20) 

Christ.....

• in you
• with you
• for you

All relevant prepositions in a believer's life to help us live for God, under His grace which is always with us. (Galatians 2:19) All relevant prepositions for our country as well. One nation under God.

FYI for Wednesday Wordsmiths---today was a palindrome day 1.20.21

FOUR WORD TRUTHS

Simple.

Straight forward.
4 words of truth.

Four words for focus.

1. I live in you. (Galatians 2:20)
2. I give you strength. (Isaiah 40:29 & Psalm 59:16)
3. I am with you. (Joshua 1:9)
4. You are My Beloved. (Song of Solomon 2:16)

Beloved, we are God's. Therefore, we will benefit when we focus on these  4-word truths as we start our Monday with meditation!