Psalm 49:7-8. “None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him: (for the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)”
REDEMPTION OF THE SOUL. There is a price too high to pay,- It’s beyond the might of men. Much as we love our family, And for their sake, would even die, We cannot redeem their precious souls, Because for our own sins, we must pay.
All of our wealth accumulated Could never have paid the cost, Of sin against a Holy God Who sinlessness demands In heaven, and even now, If access, we would gain. A Holy God wants holy sons, When the King o’er His kingdom reigns.
For those who know their limitations, God Himself has made the way That when we die in Christ, We will live in endless days. The redemption of the soul is precious, He did what no one else can do; Redemption’s price He paid in full, When He saved us, making us children too.
Riches have lost their attraction; The world’s attraction has gone dim. Even though I live on earth, My heart has stayed on Him. I feel so out of place, Among all that is happening here. The assurance I have in my Lord, But failing Him is my greatest fear.
There is an awful tendency, When seeing what others have. I think maybe I should get it, too, Rather than be contented with what God gave. So, by God’s grace, I’ll turn my eyes Away from such attractions; And give my attention to the Lord,
And avoid all these evil distractions.
I cannot redeem my brother, Not ever can he redeem me. All that makes life worth living, God has supplied for free. My wife and family are precious, Each is precious to God as well. My trust and hope are if I live for God, Redemption’s reality will tell.
“I have experienced redemption, Father, and the blessings it has brought my family and me. We rejoice together and can share the things of God and other things in life. Please keep us, Father, from taking all these wonderful things for granted. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”