The Promise of Redemption

Redemption is the word we’ve heard over and over again this summer. Whether we were talking about Paul, learning about Hosea & Gomer, or reading a devo about God redeeming the Israelites, we have been tackling this word: redemption. It’s a process, but it is also a promise. Jesus now redeemed us because of what He did for us on the cross, but He also has promised a redeemed future.

Normally, I would not recommend the Message version of the Bible; however, I love how it paraphrases 1 Peter 1:3-5. It says, “What a God we have! And how fortunate we are to have him, this Father of our Master Jesus! Because Jesus was raised from the dead, we’ve been given a brand-new life and have everything to live for, including a future in heaven—and the future starts now! God is keeping careful watch over us and the future. The Day is coming when you’ll have it all—life healed and whole.” 

This is precisely what God has in store for us; we have a new life because of Jesus and have a future in heaven to look forward to and live for! Even though there is still brokenness and sin in the world, there is a day when we will be completely healed and whole, redeemed by God. Revelation 21:4 says, “He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.” This statement is not a “maybe” it is a promise. As we remain faithful and walk out what Jesus has called us to, He will keep this promise.