700 billion reasons

On the brink of what could be the largest corporate bailout in the history of the world, I’m reminded of the 700 billion ways or so that Jesus has bailed us out. If we listed out our debt, it might sound a little like this.

1. I’m too often angry for no good reason; 2. I judge others unfairly; 3. I buy something I don’t need; 4. I’m selfish with my time; 5. Bitterness, and not forgiveness, has taken root in my heart; 6. …

I’m grateful that Jesus bailed me out of all of this. It didn’t take $700 billion and an act of congress. No, it was much more costly than than: the life of an innocent Man.  I thank God for bailing me out of a life of bondage to the debt of sin. We can live free from this debt and the shackels that bind us because the price has been paid. In Christ, your debt has been forgiven. Receive that forgiveness, extend it to others and live free. (Luke 4:18)

~ by Brian Kruckenberg on September 23, 2008.