Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of God our Father (Gal. 1:3-4).

Has anyone ever sacrificed for you in a way that changed your life? Such provision happened for me during my senior year of college. I was undecided about a career path, facing college debt without a job, feeling the loneliness of singleness, and my parents’ marriage was falling apart. This combo shook me to the core. I need spiritual rescue.

So, during my winter break from school, I met with a man I’d come to rely on. He was running a seminary and invited me to come study Scripture — just to help me get back on track.

It wasn’t until about fifteen years later, when I became a leader at that same seminary, that I pulled up my old student file. I discovered not only had that man offered me a scholarship, but he also paid for it with his own money. He sacrificed so I could find the right path – a path that renewed my spirit, led me into ministry, and provided my family.

Jesus’ sacrifice does even more for us. He rescues us from our sin, transforms our hearts, and puts us on the path of eternal safety in his family.

Trust the One who gave himself for you and walk the path his sacrifice proves was laid in love.

Prayer:
Father, thank you for rescuing me from evil and for putting me on the path of spiritual safety and blessing. Help me walk that path to honor the One who gave himself for me.