“…even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28

Most of us in Christ are humbled by life. Like cowering puppies, or Oliver Twists, we mourn the weight of our sin. We are guilty liars, captured thieves, broken hearts. Sometimes we prop ourselves up with false exaltation, trying hard to mask our insecurity. Or we deem ourselves unworthy of any good. We stay in jail when a pardon has been granted. But the ransom was paid. Freedom granted. Released. Set free. A death occurred on our behalf. It was brutal, bloody, Christ in our place. He was substituted for us. Mercy extended. Grace offered. Life received. Walk in the beauty of your ransom today.