Riches! - Ephesians 1:7-8
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight. Ephesians 1:7-8 Drops My Jaw! As a child, I walked 1.5 miles to school. And I would take any opportunity to cut through a neighbor's yard. One day, a kind old guy came out and politely asked me to walk around, not through. I sheepishly agreed. I was trespassing; he forgave me. And that's nothing compared to what Jesus did for me; Jesus redeemed me from the power of Hell. See, I was owned by Satan from the day Adam sold out himself and the human race. Jesus paid my debt with His life. Plus, I'm redeemed according to His riches. What! That means there is wealth upon wealth of riches to go around for all who will answer the call and believe. That's His grace. The next part is the piece that really drops my jaw... He lavished that grace upon me. Lavished. Nothing Boring About Redemption I need that remind