God Himself, Creator of all and Sovereign over all, humbled Himself and then died.
For me.
Why?
- To redeem me from all evil
- To purify me for Himself
- To make me uniquely His own
- To give me a zeal for more good works
Two little clarifying notes:
First — in Spanish “a peculiar people” is rendered “un pueblo propio,” which translates loosely into something along the lines of “a people of His own” or “a people for His very own.” Thus, He died to make me uniquely (ie peculiarly) His own!
Second — I say more good works in recognition of the good work He already did in giving Himself for me.
“Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works” (Titus 2:14).
May God help me to function according to the Lord’s purposes in giving Himself to redeem me in the first place!