Scripture: Psalm 49:7-10, Truly no man can ransom another, or give to God the price of his life, for the ransom of their life is costly and can never suffice, that he should live on forever and never see the pit. For he sees that even the wise die; the fool and the stupid alike must perish and leave their wealth to others.
Thoughts: As we come to Easter, the celebration of Christ’s death and resurrection and the sacrifice and gift that he poured out on the cross. Here in Psalm the psalmist was talking about the regular sacrifices they would have to give to cover their sins and how we could never pay the ransom that the evil one is holding over us. Without that ransom being paid we are stuck going to Hell and spending eternity separated from God. I have had time where I have fallen into both categories as fool and wise, and humanity has 100% mortality rate we are all going to die, we are going to no longer be counted as citizens of the country we live in, just as Abraham Lincoln is no longer counted a part of the population of the United States. Not only can we not redeem ourselves or others we can’t take it with us when we go. We are to use what we have been given to do the works of the Lord and bless those around us as we have been bless.
Prayer: Father Thank You for all you do for us and the provisions and blessings you give us to share with other. I thank you for the directions and light to my path that you give. Help me to be a blessing to others and share what you have given to me.
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