Come Back

“For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. And the ransom he paid was not mere gold or silver. It was the precious blood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of God.” (1 Peter 1:18-19 NLT)

I used to go to a locally owned grocery store. Everything was always fresh, and the employees were friendly. The prices were a bit high, though. A few years ago, there was some road repair on my way to that grocery store. The drive became inconvenient, so I switched my shopping to a Wal-Mart supercenter. This allowed me to buy everything in one location--groceries, clothing, electronics, hardware, you name it! The service was less than ideal, but the prices were low. The road to my old grocery store was completely restored in a few months. Even after the construction barriers were removed, I continued to shop at the superstore because it was cheaper and more convenient.

Sin is anything that distracts us from God. Our ancestors were focused on survival and success at all costs. We inherited these priorities and continue to pursue worldly pleasure and progress apart from God. Jesus sacrificed Himself to remove the barriers between us and the Father. He paid a premium to save us from a frivolous life. Yet, we continue living as if the roadblocks are still there, opting for expediency over infinite satisfaction.

Jesus, we want to come back to You. Help us to leave behind our sinful habits and travel on Your reconstructed pathways. You are the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Have mercy on us. Grant us peace.