Summer Road Trip ‘08

Day Forty-nine


It don’t come easy!


Psalm 49:8


“Redemption does not come so easily, for no one can ever pay enough to live for ever and never see the grave.”

Ringo Star made the phrase popular in the early 70’s “You know it don’t come easy”. Whether he realized it or not, that’s what the Bible said long before he thought of it.

Redemption is a great word that means to “buy back”. We sold our souls to this world and it’s ideals and as a result became separated from God. God loved us so much that He was willing to pay the price to buy is back (pay the penalty for our sin). God redeemed us! It was not an easy thing for Him to do – it took His death on the cross and resurrection from the grave.

Psalm 49 reminds us that while it looks like the wicked of this world have an easy time of it, the things they have will go with them to the grave. Everyone dies; what matters is what happens after your death.

Thank God that He redeemed you! You have more to look forward to that earthly riches.

Enjoy the Journey,
Paul