Power of A Redeemer

Key Scripture:  “I know that my Redeemer lives.”  Job 19:25

Power Point:

I’m pretty sure you would never have expected me to use a quote from Job on the day after Christmas. But there it is in black and white-a truth so powerful and so wonderful that it’s too good to pass up.

We’ve spent a lot of time talking about the baby Jesus and of course, it makes His life more meaningful to us because He left all that He had to come to earth and offer us all that He has.  This morning the word “redeemer: is flashing steadily on my mental screen. What does it mean?

My computer dictionary says this:

A Redeemer is a Savior, a rescuer, a  Knight in shining armor, and liberator.

A redeemer was one who “bought back” a person who had been sold into slavery. He gave them their freedom. You’ve just spent the last month looking at the birth of Christ.  You’ve been at the point where man’s life is about to begin again in a brand new way, the way of freedom. We know that the “Word” is alive which I guess means that there are no dead words in His vocabulary. He said he would come and save us and He did. Every word He speaks is alive and flourishing and lively. Each one of His words is productive and powerful.  Each one.  If His word is alive then the Living Word in us is certainly alive and well. He is alive in us to save us, rescue us, liberate us from our prisons, and be our knight in shining armor.

Do you need one today? Jesus is that knight in shining armor. He's not wearing armor but He shines with the armor of God.  In Revelation 19 we find these words:

“Then I saw Heaven open wide—and oh! a white horse and its Rider. The Rider, named Faithful and True, judges and makes war in pure righteousness. His eyes are a blaze of fire, on his head many crowns. He has a Name inscribed that's known only to Himself.  He is dressed in a robe soaked with blood, and he is addressed as "Word of God." The armies of Heaven, mounted on white horses and dressed in dazzling white linen, follow him. A sharp sword comes out of his mouth so he can subdue the nations, then rule them with a rod of iron. He treads the winepress of the raging wrath of God, the Sovereign-Strong. On his robe and thigh is written, King of kings, and Lord of lords.”

When you celebrate His birth, you should also look ahead to what will ultimately be the greatest celebration ever. Because of Baby Jesus, you can spend eternity in heaven. Because of Baby Jesus you are welcome in heaven and healed, delivered, forgiven and loved now. Because of Baby Jesus, you have a Savior, rescuer, liberator and a knight in shining armor.

His name is called Faithful and True.  He is trustworthy, loyal, incorruptible, and steady.

His other name is “Immanuel” the God who is with us forever and ever. Amen.

If you need a knight in shining armor, He’s the one I would recommend.   

Power Thought:

I know that my Redeemer is alive and well. He rules my world with Truth and Grace. I just love Him.  How about you?