Redemption by Susan L.

A pressed four leaf clover apoeared between the pages of my concordance bringing a fond smile to my face. As I was looking for something else, I came across this piece written a couple of years ago. It was something I needed to hear again. That is God's hand as we seek so often we end up finding something far better than we were looking for in the first place. "But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave, for He shall recieve me. Selah." Ps 49:15 Redemption is the dance of Kings with baby steps first learned standing atop our heavenly Father's feet. It is a dance of celebration, of alivedness, of eternal joy. It is a dance of awareness, in appreciation of how fearfully and wonderfully made we are. It is the dance of war with the drums of angels thundering to drown out the hue and cry of the eternal enemy. It is the Father's call to arms and His call to worship Him with body, soul and spirit. Redemption is the removal of the grave cloths which hamper our vision and frees us to see His path shining brightly before us. It is the release of the chains which bind us and blind us from seeing God's truth about others and ourselves. It is the shattering sound of deliverance as tainted truths are replaced with Godly wisdom and insight.. Redemption is being blessed with the courage of the lion that allows us to press forward into the darkness that lay hidden deep within our souls. It is knowing we have a safe place to weep and gnash our teeth with animal rage at the wrongs so grievously committed against us. It is knowing that shoulders far stronger than ours can lift our burdens and carry them for a while or for as long as we need. It is knowing for sure that we can freely surrender them to His most loving care. Redemption is being covered by the Blood of Christ. Protected by the Blood. Loved through the Blood of He who died so we may be saved. Redemption is the greatest gift love can offer. It is the honour of being able to carry that love wherever our paths take us. Redemption is learning the words to a new song;to raising our voice with gladness and laughter about the small things that once caused grief. Things which now seem unimportant. Redemption is the capacity to forgive those who hurt us, those who cursed us and those who unknowingly passed their burdens down through the generations. It is also the capacity to receive forgiveness with all humility towards He who extends it so freely. Redemption enables us to read the story which the Author of our faith has so carefully and lovingly written upon our souls. Redemption is love. Redemption is peace. Redemption is consumed through the cup of Christ with its many trials and its many joys. Redemption is the gateway to life.