08/31/2026
There is so much that could be said about being redeemed. Psalms 107 speaks to this (this is your friendly hint to read the Psalm and then return to this devotional).
We should always be giving thanks to the Lord for His goodness in so many ways (verse 1). His redemption of us is one such reason. We are encouraged to tell our story of how He has redeemed us (verse 2a); it will be different for each of us as we are each unique. Notice how verses 2b-5 list some ways we may have needed redeeming, certainly not an exhaustive list. Verses 6-7 tell the amazing key (turn to the Lord as your Savior and Satisfier)! And then verse 15 reminds about giving thanks to the Lord. 16-18 are more reasons for redemption and 19-20 go back to the amazing key. The Psalm continues this loose pattern over and over (repetition for emphasis), as we need to consider and thank God over and over again. It ends with “Let the one who is wise heed these things and ponder the loving deeds of the Lord.”
Jesus and the New Testament writers talk about redemption ad nauseam. God’s love for us (each individual and also the collective of humanity)—despite our betrayal of Him as our Maker—makes our redemption possible through Christ’s death on the cross and resurrection. This redemption is offered by grace, but the New Testament also calls us to respond to the gospel in obedient faith. We believe that Jesus is the Christ, repent by turning from sin and toward God, confess Jesus as Lord, and are baptized into Christ, where we are united with Him in His death and resurrection and receive the forgiveness of our sins (Acts 2:38; Romans 6:3–4; Galatians 3:27).
Paul beautifully describes what God has accomplished for us in Ephesians 1:7: “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace.” Read Ephesians 1:3–14 for the larger context, which shows that salvation is entirely rooted in God's gracious purpose and accomplished through Christ.
Another great example of God’s redemptive heart is told in a strong way in Hosea, especially chapter 3.
Never let go of how Jesus redeemed you. I recommend reminding yourself daily in your morning prayer time. He is our Great Redeemer!
