Twice Mine

Every illustration used to explain what Jesus accomplished at the cross will always fall short. But I love this story that may help us to capture in our minds a small amount of what it means for Christ to be our redeemer.

In a city on the shore of a great lake lived a small boy who loved the water and sailing. So deep was his fascination that he, with the help of his father, spent months making a beautiful model boat, which he began to sail at the waters edge. One day a sudden gust of wind caught the tiny boat and carried it far out into the lake and out of sight. Distraught, the boy returned home inconsolable. Day after day he would walk the shores in search of his treasure, but always in vain. then one day as was walking through town he saw his beautiful boat - in a store window! He approached the proprietor and announced his ownership, only to be told that it was not his. For the owner had paid a local fisherman good money for the boat. If the boy wanted the boat he would have to pay the price. And so the lad set himself to work doing anything and everything until finally he returned to the store with the money. At last holding his precious boat in his arms, he said with great joy, "You are twice mine now - because I made you and becuase I bought you".

Has Jesus said over you life, "You are twice mine"?