OCT 5

1 Peter 1:18-19
Memorise 1 Peter 1:19
“…the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.”

What things do you find precious? Some girls may be attracted by the latest fashions and accessories. Other young people may aspire to own the latest technological gadget on the market or some sports memorabilia. Once you have obtained one of these items that you find precious, it is unlikely that you can be easily persuaded to give it up, at least not until the next latest thing catches your eye!

Now think about what God did for you and me. The blood of Jesus Christ is described in today’s reading as being “precious”. This preciousness is far above and beyond anything that can be bought with silver or gold. It is worth far more than anything that this world can offer, and all our little material possessions that we hold dear pale in comparison to the priceless blood of Christ. It is precious simply because it is the blood of His Perfect Son, Jesus Christ who is King of Kings and Lord of Lords. So precious is this blood, and yet God did not hesitate to use it to pay the price for our redemption. As the perfect Lamb of God without blemish and spot, Jesus shed his blood and died for our sins. In effect, God used this priceless blood of Christ to pay the ransom of guilty sinners like you and me. How amazing is His love!

Dear teen, what then should be your response? As one who has been redeemed, the love and gratitude which you have towards God should be proportionate to the price which has been paid for your ransom. Knowing therefore how great a price has been paid for your salvation, and how costly it was to God to save you, can you do anything less than to consecrate your life wholly to the service of God?

Thought: The blood of Christ is truly precious to sinners saved by grace.
Prayer: Lord, help me never to take Your sacrifice for granted!