RESCUED

“For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” Colossians 1:13-14

       Scripture is clear. Those outside of God’s umbrella of grace are slaves to darkness.  That darkness is their sin.  They are powerless to overcome it on their own.  It takes being blood washed to overcome the darkness, for it has permeated every cell of their being.  Those who are washed in the blood of Christ are free from the power of sin.  We have been rescued.  Christ “... gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, …”. (Galatians 1:4)  Because of His sacrifice we live.  It was and is the will of God that we live in freedom from sin.  The price we are to pay is minimum, for it is simply to obey the standard the Lord has set before us in scripture.  The Spirit within us makes it possible. 

          We must never forget that we have been purchased at a high cost.  Jesus Christ, God’s only Son willingly gave His own life to rescue ours.  We were drowning in a quicksand of sin and didn’t even realize it until it was pointed out to us.  We were blissfully and ignorantly sailing along in life, dealing with our problems in human fashion, never realizing that our very lives were in direct conflict with that of our Creator.  While available to all, God’s forgiveness is only received by a portion due to continued ignorance.  Knowing the futility with which man lives, God patiently waits for him to come to his senses. 

          Mounting opposition rises daily against believers in Christ.  Those in darkness refuse to enter into the light.  One day the light will be taken from them and they will remain in darkness forevermore.  That will be a sad day.  The dominion of darkness will have won the day, but lost eternity with God.  They will not know what they have lost until the final move is played.  Only then will their souls be lost for all eternity.  Until that day, rescue is possible.  Live your life as a Christ like example so that others may see the hope that is within you. (1 Peter 3:15) Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing!

Resource:  The Reformation Study Bible