Soul "Short Sale"
Scripture "...proclaim the favorable year of the Lord." Luke 4:19
Observation Jesus offers a debt relief when he stands and says "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me...He has send Me to proclaim the favorable year of the Lord." What is "the favorable year of the Lord?" It is a game changing reference to an ancient principle that states "ALL DEBTS CANCELLED."
Jesus says in effect "This is what I am all about - canceling debts" and to "seek and to save that which was lost", and to restore broken relationships.
Application Two thoughts stand out to me as I leisurely read Luke 4 over a cup of fresh brewed coffee.
First, Jesus was and still is all about forgiveness, short sales on our souls, fresh starts. Jesus is not a bank officer unwilling to extend a helping hand.
Second, Jesus invites those of us who take Him up on the "ALL DEBTS CANCELLED" offer, He says "HELP ME HELP OTHERS" who are upside down in their lives. Jesus calls His followers "salt and light" as though they were bank representatives on every street corner or grocery store bank kiosk.
Prayer This is a new year for me Lord, a fresh start, a clean slate. I feel lighter in my soul than I have for a long time. I want to follow You today as salt and light as I meet and talk with people who are still hoping for a short sale of their soul. Train my ears to hear Your coaching, to follow Your prompts. Thanks that I am not alone and that You are in me, with me, and for me today!
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lisa B. wrote on April 04, 2012 at 08:07 PM:
Thank you Bud, for sharing that. I loved the phrase you used that people are hoping for a "short sale" of their soul. This Easter week, as I meditate on the cross, the sign outside of the home, (my heart, Christ's home) is-"paid in full". HE IS RISEN!!! Lisa
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