A. The Holy Spirit makes real to us the redemption purchased by Christ.
As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh[a] and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. (Ephesians 2:1-5)
The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life. (John 6:63)
Thoughts: Christ purchased us on the cross. His sacrifice covered our sins. It is a great gift that enriches us for eternity, yet if we do not claim the gift- and in effect remain asleep (or dead) to it, then it does us no good.
This week Maryland's Mega-million Lottery numbers were drawn. For a long time, no one came forward to claim it. What a shame- some thought to have a prize, but not claim it. Truth is, we all- each one of us- has a prize worth far more than anything money can buy- eternal life. Our way has been purchased for us by Christ, but many of us do not claim what He has offered to us.
The passages above say we are dead to God, and the Spirit makes us alive to Him. It is like the Spirit gives us the claim number- and encourages us to come forward.
Prayer: Holy Spirit, open my heart and life to what Christ has done.
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