Colossians 1:14 “In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins”.
On one of my return business trips from China I went via Bangkok. I had booked a room in a hotel that offers “preferred guest” status to regular clients. When I arrived they upgraded me to a very comfortable business suite. During my two day stay they continually sent tropical fruits of various kinds and other dainties to my room. In the evening I met my business contact in the lounge and added coffee, eats etc., to my account for both of us.
At the hour of my departure for the airport I went to reception to check out and pay for the extra services I had used. I took my credit card out of my wallet and offered it to the receptionist. She looked down at the computer screen, examined my account and said, “Mr Chapman, your account is paid in full; you have nothing to pay. You have been our preferred guest for the last two days and the hotel thanks you for using our services; have a nice flight home.”
Paid in full! I was delighted. Not only was I delighted, I was excited and I have shared this story of their grace many times. It is not often that you can enjoy opulent comfort and sumptuous food and have someone else pay for it. My debt for two days was redeemed in full and I was very grateful.
Well, that is what Jesus did, except He did it for eternity; not just two days. He paid our IOU to God in full (Colossians 2:13-14). We were sinners and now we are redeemed. We had fallen short of God’s glory, but now we have been forgiven. We had nothing to pay our debt with, so Jesus paid it in full with His blood. Talk about exciting. Talk about wanting to tell others. We are ”preferred guests” for eternity in the house of God because Jesus paid our debt in full!
