A RANSOM FOR MANY

"Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many [paying the price to set them free from the penalty of sin].”Matthew 20:28 (AMP)

One day, a man saw a very large cage by the road side. He noticed the cage was full of people of every kind, young, old, from every race and nation. Then, he asked the owner of the cage “How did you get these people?”. The cage owner replied “I lure them with porno, alcohol, drugs, lust, lies, anger, hatred, fornication, adultery, unforgiveness, pride and all manner of sins. I pretend that I’m their friend and promise them a good time, then when I have hooked them, I throw them into the cage and they become my slave forever”. Then, the man asked “Can I buy these people from you?”. The cage owner smiled and said, “yes, because the cage is pretty expensive, and I spent a lot of time collecting these people, hence it will cost you your life.” The man handed over his life, the door was opened and the people escaped.

"So that one sin of Adam brought the punishment of death to all people. But in the same way, Christ did something so good that it makes all people right with God. And that brings them true life".Romans 5:18 (ERV)

In the beginning, when man was lured into sin, his soul was kidnapped and packed inside the cage of eternal damnation (Romans 5:12 - 18). In order to secure man's release from the hands of his wicked adoptor, a huge ransom of death was placed upon him. The pitiable plight of man attracted the attention of God and He sent this only begotten Son as ransom for man's release (John 3:16). Jesus Christ came to pay the ultimate ransom to rescue humanity from the captivity of the devil (Matthew 20:28b). The Saviour laid down his life, and by the shedding of his blood, the ultimate ransom for man's redemption was paid in full (Ephesians 1:7, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Revelation 5:9).

"For by the blood of Christ we are set free, that is, our sins are forgiven......" -Ephesians 1:7 (GNT)

Friends, please note that the wicked one who lured Adam and Eve into his terrible cage is still very active in this generation. He is still dangling his carrot of sin before man to lure him away from God and cage him in hell. However, the good news is that - the ultimate ransom paid by Jesus Christ over 2000 years ago is still valid and has opened the door of that terrible cage for every trapped souls to escape. Everyone lured or deceived and thrown into the cage of sin can be set free indeed (John 8:36). However, anyone who chooses to remain inside that wicked cage after the saviour has paid the ransom for many will definitely have himself/herself to blame eternally. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, paid for your release, your freedom from Satan’s trap, with His own life, on the cross at Calvary. Then, why are you still a slave of sin? 

"God paid a high price for you, so don’t be slaves to anyone else"-1 Corinthians 7:23 (ERV)

One special hymn that reaffirms the huge ransom paid for our liberty is titled "My Saviour Paid My Ransom". Please let's celebrate God for the great work of redemption as we meditate on the lyrics of this wonderful hymn below: 

MY SAVIOUR PAID MY RANSOM By Fred P. Morris 

My Saviour paid my ransom

That He might set me free,

He climbed up to Golgotha

Laid down His life for me.

Refrain:

        He died for me, He died for me,

        How deep and strong His love must be,

        To pay the price of Calvary,

        For me, for me, for me, for me.

My Saviour paid my ransom

He found me steeped in sin,

He knew the heart so stubborn,

His love alone could win. 

My Saviour paid my ransom

My life is not my own,

He bought my full redemption,

I’m His and His alone. 

My Saviour paid my ransom

My all I gladly bring,

To bow in full surrender,

Before my Lord and King. 

My prayer is that everyone lured into the terrible cage of the devil shall surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ so that the ransom of Calvary over their souls will not be in vain. 

Good day. Happy new month and God bless you, Amen. 

Maranatha!

Bro. Okanlawon Taiwo

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