Why Jesus saved us

“For what purpose did Jesus save me?”

Have you ever thought about that?

Is it just to go to heaven someday? Is it just so that we can have a happy life here on earth?

I think we find the answer in Jesus’ words to Paul.

He said,

For I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and a witness of what you have seen and will see of me…

I am sending you to them to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me. (Acts 26:16-18)

Jesus saved us that we might become his servants and his witnesses who share his gospel with others and tell them what God has done in our lives.

He sends us so that their eyes may be opened, that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God.

He sends us that they too may receive forgiveness of sins and the inheritance we ourselves have received from God.

Some like Festus will call us crazy. Some like Herod will harden their hearts. But others will become Christians too.

Paul said concerning Jesus’ command, “I was not disobedient.”

By God’s grace, may we all be able to say the same.