The Crimson Gift

Key Thought | You are fully redeemed, not with silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ.

Key Scripture | “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.” —Ephesians 1:7 NKJV

Redemption is a word we often hear but rarely pause to feel. Scripture paints a stunning picture: we have been bought back – not with fading things like silver or gold, but with the precious blood
 
This reminds us: Christ’s blood redeems. Psalm 107 calls us “the redeemed of the Lord,” and commands us to say so, to declare it with confidence (Psalm 107:1–2 NKJV).

Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!
For His mercy endures forever.
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so,
Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy,
– Psalm 107:1–2 NKJV

Redemption is not simply rescue; it is transfer. Colossians says He rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son (Colossians 1:13–14 NLT).

For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins. – Colossians 1:13–14 NLT

You were not redeemed with something cheap. You were not partially purchased. You were not temporarily set free. The price was the blood of Jesus, and that price secured your value, your identity, and your belonging forever.

Redemption also means restoration. God didn’t just break your chains; He restored your name. He didn’t just pull you out; He brought you in. You are not the sum of your past or the shadow of your mistakes. You are the redeemed: chosen, purchased, valued, and forever His.

Prayer | Jesus, thank You for redeeming me with Your precious blood. I could never earn what You freely gave. Help me live like someone who has been bought with a price—free, forgiven, and deeply loved. Let the truth of my redemption quiet every lie and anchor my identity in You alone. Amen.

Reflection | Do you see yourself as someone redeemed, or do you still feel owned by old labels or past failures? How would your daily life change if you lived fully aware of the price Jesus paid for you?

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