God Rescued You for a Relationship
Read Psalm 40:2
Today’s Truth
David sings to God for lifting him “out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire” (Psalm 40:2). Like David, we were all born into sin, yet God rescued us from the debt that comes with it. He sent His son, Jesus, who paid our sin debt on the cross and does not require any payment in return.
Why would God do something this extravagant? For His glory and our good. Jesus paid our debt so we could have a relationship with God.
Discussion Questions
- Do you ever feel like you owe God something? Why is that?
- What are some ways we try to pay God back for salvation?
- Who do you know who needs to hear the good news of God’s love? List that person. Ask God for an opportunity to share your story with that person this week.
Application
Just like we can't fathom receiving a new home or car for free, we often find it hard to believe God requires no repayment for this incredible gift. The fact is Jesus paid our debt in full. We could never repay Him, nor do we need to.
The only thing left to do is to get to know this generous God and share our story with others (Psalm 40:9-10). As we do, we discover the faithful, merciful God that David knew. And like David, we, too, take joy in doing His will (Psalm 40:8).
