The character of God as redeemer is most clearly seen when we submit our life circumstances to Him: to allow His purpose and His glory to shine through our trials.
Observations: The features of Redemption
- Turn the hearts of the fathers to their children
- Turn the disobedient to wisdom
- Make ready a particular people
Conclusions:
- God’s redemption is found in the turning of our hearts
- God’s redemptive “turning” identifies you as “the Lord’s”
Application:
- Where do you need to turn?
- Let this turning characterize you as Christians
Acts 9:35
“All those who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.”
2 Corinthians 3:16
“But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.”
1 Thessalonians 1:9
“They themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God.”
1 Peter 2:25
“For you were going astray like sheep but now you have turned back to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.”