Willing Price

For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver, or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.  ~ 1 Peter 1:18-19

How much would you be willing to pay for your life?  "What?" you may ask.  This life you enjoy did not come to you at a cheap price, nor did it come to you at the expense of all the world's treasure.  This life you call your own came at the ultimate price of your Maker's sons' life and he willingly and graciously gave so you could live!  This was a great gift given to me by an Almighty, jealous and loving God.  Yeah, I know, we've all heard it a billion times, but when I really think about it and put myself in those shoes let's just say that I don't think I could give my son up for other people; especially people I don't know who may, or may not be eternally grateful for our supreme suffering and sacrifice.  How about the fact that God's sacrifice never even did anything to deserve such a brutal beating and death?  It cost an innocent, perfect man his short lived life here on earth for ME and YOU to live in relationship with the one true God.  Don't pass the opportunity up!  The relationship is remarkable and the price has already been paid!  FREE ADMISSION!  What do you have to lose to experience the perfect relationship?  NOTHING!  What do you have to gain?  EVERYTHING!  Jump in!  ~ AMEN