I heard a story about a little boy who built a toy boat. With great pride he pushed the little sailboat out on the lake. Sadly, he watched as a strong gust caught it and carried it out of sight, and he had to trudge home empty handed.
Someone found the boat, slightly worse for wear, and sold it to a second-hand shop.
The little boy happened to walk by the shop window. He couldn't believe his eyes! There was the boat he had so lovingly crafted. He went in and asked for it, but the shop keeper said, "It's mine now. You'll have to pay full price for it."
The boy worked hard to earn the money and came back and purchased his prized possession.
"Now it is truly mine," he said with a smile. "I made it and I bought it."
This is like our Savior, Jesus Christ. He created us to be His very own, but when life blew us off course, and we thought our sins had carried us beyond His reach, He paid the price to ransom us to be forever His.
This is love: not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the payment for our sins.
1 John 4:10 God's Word
10 comments:
A beautiful post, Karen.
Very nice analogy, Karen.
Beautiful analogy, Karen. Good food for thought.
Heart touching post.
I remember that precious story from Sunday School days and absolutely LOVE it! Thanks for sharing it! Have a great week-end!
I've always loved this story. I'm filled with gratitude when I think of Jesus "buying me back."
He made us and he bought us. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks for sharing that beautiful story and song, Karen.
Really enjoyed this!!!
Love the story. It's a beautiful illustration.
Blessings,
Charlotte
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