Jesus is our Rescuer

“For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.” Colossians 1:13-14 NLT

In an article titled “110 Ultra Trail Runners Evacuated from Race Course” published yesterday, the following was reported: A 7-day, 6-stage ultra-marathon on the South Island of New Zealand, was interrupted by severe weather earlier this week, which resulted in several athletes needing to be rescued, according to the New Zealand Herald. Rains quickly became intense, causing the Arrow River to rise in the wee hours of the morning, leaving runners stranded and unable to cross. Temperatures hovered around freezing, which meant athletes started experiencing hypothermia. Rescue efforts included personnel from the New Zealand Police Department, Search and Rescue, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and Queenstown rescue helicopters.All in, 110 racers were evacuated. Seven race participants and one official were flown to Queenstown Lakes Hospital to be treated for hypothermia. According to reports, all have been released and are doing well.

And you know, when it comes to ‘needing to be rescued,’ the Bible tells us the wages of sin is death—which means without a rescuer we would all be spiritually dead. Thankfully though, Jesus not only “rescued us from the kingdom of darkness” but “transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.” In other words, Jesus purchased our deliverance from bondage, from the kingdom of Satan, and brought us into His own domain. Now that this transaction has taken place, we are not only rescued but redeemed, restored and forgiven as well! Do you just love that or what? 

So knowing that Jesus came to pay a debt He didn’t owe because we owed a debt we couldn’t pay, let us sing the praises of our Rescuer today! And more than that, let us share this Good News with everyone so that they too might be rescued. 

Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us that we would be condemned to hell had it not been for the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. Help us to truly understand that those who don’t know Jesus will not be rescued so that we would be bold in telling others about the only One who can save them from their sins. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.

Happy Running!