The Price was Paid.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honour God with your body.
1 Corinthins 7:23
You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men.

Some years ago we bought a most adorable puppy, As a pedigree, he was quite a price, as you can imagine, and we had to travel some considerable distance to collect him. His character was such that even before we got him home, his name was secure and suited his personality. We gave him of the best, and ensured his health by paying for all the necessary injections, and all that he needed to keep him happy. He was well fed, had a lovely kennel, which was carpeted, painted, complete with waterproof roof, and in a prime position in the garden.

Much as he loved us, though, he was a wanderer. He was often tempted to seek green fields and pastures new, and this necessitated his unruly habit of breaking through the fence. What else – he was a staffie! A “people” dog. He not only loved us, but he loved the world outside, and thought all people were friends. Often the neighborhood was explored, first by him, and then by us, as we called his name. He had an SPCA disc on his collar to show that he had already been through their books, but that did not prevent his ultimate disappearance.

Somehow he was distracted, misled or captured.

We bought him. We paid a price for him, but we don’t have him now.

 

A price was paid for us, too. A price etched in blood, pain, and utmost love. A price paid by God Himself.

Tell me, does God have what He paid for?