Why is it important for the "redeemed of the LORD" to speak out? The Key Text “Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He redeemed from the hand of the enemy” (Psalm 107:2). Who Are the Redeemed? • Those bought back “through His blood” (Ephesians 1:7). • People Christ “gave Himself for” to “purify for Himself a people for His own possession” (Titus 2:14). • Everyone transferred “from the dominion of darkness into the kingdom of the Son” (Colossians 1:13). Speaking Out: A Command, Not a Suggestion • The verb “say” in Psalm 107:2 is imperative—an instruction to verbalize God’s rescue. • Silence denies God the glory due His name (Psalm 96:2–3). • Confession is integral to salvation’s public witness (Romans 10:9–10). Why Our Voices Matter • Obedience: Declaring redemption honors the God who redeemed us (Psalm 50:23). • Testimony: Personal stories of deliverance help others recognize God’s power (Mark 5:19). • Evangelism: Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word about Christ (Romans 10:17). • Spiritual Warfare: “They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony” (Revelation 12:11). • Mutual Encouragement: Speaking out “stirs up one another to love and good works” (Hebrews 10:24). • Preservation of Truth: Proclaiming Scripture safeguards it from distortion (2 Timothy 1:13–14). What Should We Be Saying? • The facts of redemption: Christ’s substitutionary death, burial, and resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:3–4). • God’s character: His faithfulness, mercy, and steadfast love (Psalm 89:1). • Personal deliverance stories: How the Lord rescued us from sin’s bondage (Psalm 66:16). • The hope ahead: The promise of Christ’s return and eternal life (1 Thessalonians 4:16–18). Practical Ways to Speak Out Today • Share a concise testimony in everyday conversation. • Post Scripture-centered reflections on social media. • Sing hymns and worship songs that proclaim redemption (Colossians 3:16). • Encourage fellow believers with verses that highlight God’s saving work. • Mentor younger believers, passing on the truth you have received (2 Timothy 2:2). Living the Reality of Redemption Our redemption is not a private treasure but a public proclamation. Each time the redeemed “say so,” we magnify the Redeemer, invite the lost to freedom, strengthen the church, and push back darkness with gospel light. Speak up; the story of God’s rescue was never meant to be whispered. |
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