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Day 5: The Ransom Paid in Full (Friday, November 13, 2026)


Scripture Reference: Mark 10:45; 1 Peter 1:18–19 — "For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."


Devotion: The climax of Mark 10 provides both our standard and our salvation. Jesus gave His life as a ransom (lytron), the substitutionary price paid to deliver sinners from eternal judgment. While we honor military veterans with deep gratitude for risking their lives for our temporal freedom, we look to Jesus Christ alone for our eternal redemption. Because He paid our ransom in full, we serve not to earn favor, but because we have been set free by grace.


Prayer Prompt: "Sovereign God, thank You for the unspeakable gift of Your Son, who gave His life as my ransom. Let the assurance of my eternal salvation propel me out into our community as a joyful ambassador of Your grace."


Action Prompt: Reflect on the freedom of your ransomed soul today. Reach out to one person in your sphere of influence and share how Christ's love and grace have transformed your life.