151. Redeemer
Isaiah 59:20 And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the lord.
The Redeemer is the Anointed Servant of the Lord who will come to the people of God on the earth. Jesus comes to the Church to redeem them. The Christ is our Redeemer. We have been redeemed! Jesus entered Israel, the called out people of God, as Israel and for Israel, in order to redeem them and all other people who will turn from sin.
The Redemption accomplished by the Redeemer is effective and powerful for those who repent and believe. They repent of sin and believe in the Redeemer. Those who turn to God and believe His promise are actually redeemed. We have been enslaved by Sin, kidnapped by Satan, and tyrannized by Death. But the Redeemer has paid the price and bought all sinners back from these enemies. These enemies have no effective power to hold us any longer.
Not only have we been redeemed from, but we have also been redeemed for. We were bought back so that we may truly belong to the Lord and be a complete member of the family of God. As sons, not slaves, we have privileges and rights, and we are heirs of everything that is God’s. Belonging to God is a big deal; being heirs of the Kingdom is a big deal. God shares His Life and all His goodness with us. This is what redemption promises and provides. Faith rejoices in the gifts and blessings of the Lord.
Since God sent a Redeemer to redeem us He has taken upon Himself the responsibility for our life and wellbeing for time and for eternity. When we repent and believe we have effectively turned all of our life and cares over to the Lord. Now He has them and He is working out the solutions for our problems. Yes, the Redeemer will come to us.