JAN 25 

1 Peter 1:19 
Memorise 1 Peter 1:19
“…lamb without blemish and without spot.”

It is difficult for the mind of sinful man to fully grasp the miracle of redemption through Jesus Christ. This miracle of redemption is how He saved us by giving up His life in order to buy us back, paying the ransom for our sins. The price paid for this redemption was not silver or gold. In fact, all the riches and wealth of the world can never even begin to pay for our sins to free us from the bondage of sin. 

Our sins were paid in full at Calvary’s cross, when our Lord Jesus Christ shed His precious blood for us. Jesus saves for He died on the cross for our sins. This sacrifice was accepted by God the Father for Jesus was the perfect Lamb of God, without spot or blemish. He led a perfect life, and fulfilled all the requirements of the law on our behalf. As God, Jesus’ sacrifice was infinite in value, and enough to pay for all our sins. All we need to do is to believe in Jesus that He died for our sins and His precious blood cleanses us of our sins. His precious blood is effectual to take away our sins and God will remember our sins no more. “Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered” (Psalm 32:1). 

Dear teen, since you cannot buy your salvation and a place in heaven even if you have all the money in the world, think and appreciate what love the Father has for you that He sent Jesus to die to save you. What love it was too that Jesus, the Son of God, was willing to lay down His life and shed His precious blood to save a sinner like you. It is love so amazing, beyond degree and beyond measure. 

If you have already trusted in the Lord and experienced the forgiveness of sin, rejoice! But if you have not, will you not do it today? Find a time and a place to seek the Lord. Pray the sinner’s prayer asking God Almighty to forgive you of your sins. Ask Jesus Christ to be your Saviour to save you, thanking Him at the same time for His love when He died on the cross for your sins and gave you everlasting life. Finally ask for strength to live a godly life, trusting and obeying Him. 

Thought: God chose me before the foundation of the world. 
Prayer: Lord, thank You for salvation through the precious blood of Your only begotten Son, Jesus Christ.