As I read this morning and study the word redeem, I wonder why I ask God for redemption. Obviously He is the only one that can redeem me, but why would I ask if not for selfish gain? Have I thought of it before? Am I asking for redemption to be spared the adversity or difficulty? The answer to those questions are difficult to answer without some reflection.
As I study redeem this morning I was led to Psalm 119. Here I found the answer that should be in my heart with regard to the questions above.
“134Redeem me from man’s oppression, that I may keep your precepts.” – Psalm 119:134 (ESV)
I should be asking for redemption, not for me, but for the glory of God. My role here in this world is to bring glory to God and to spread the Gospel. Man will constantly work to bring me down. I will experience the adversity and oppression and difficulty each day, and I should be asking for redemption so that I am restored and able to fight on. Not for me, but for God. I am His and in order to do His work I need to be in the best condition. Again, not for me, but for God.
As I look back at the questions I posed earlier, I reflect on my reasoning for asking for redemption. I am taking pause as to how I have been going about working for God. I am taken from me to God and looking at where my eyes are. I am asking for redemption as I should, and I need to be looking at if I am asking for me or to be able to work for God.
Why would you ask for redemption? Have I thought of it before? Are you asking for redemption to be spared the adversity or difficulty, or are you asking so that you can honor and work for God?
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