Monday, March 16, 2009

Redeem

to buy back : repurchase b: to get or win back2: to free from what distresses or harms: as a: to free from captivity by payment of ransom b: to extricate from or help to overcome something detrimental c: to release from blame or debt : clear d: to free from the consequences of sin 3: to change for the better : reform4: repair , restore5 a: to free from a lien by payment of an amount secured thereby b (1): to remove the obligation of by payment.

I think the overflowing gratitude in my heart this morning is a result of Jesus fulfilling the above definition in my life.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

It is a powerful word, is it not?

Thanks for looking that up!

Beautiful Grace said...

My head knows this, but sometimes my heart forgets that I am "...free from the consequences of sin," especially when circumstances are contrary to that reality.

Bless you, Dear!!!