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And raised us up together with Him and seated us together with Him in the heavenlies in Christ Jesus.

Scripture · Ephesians 2:6

Redemption is comparable to the valley between two peaks. As one descends from one peak and proceeds to ascend the other, he encounters redemption at the lowest part of the valley. Man has fallen, man has departed from God, and the distance between him and God’s eternal purpose, represented by the straight line between the peaks, has become greater and greater. To redeem simply means to prevent man from falling any further and to uplift him.

Because Jesus came into the world and died and rose again, man need plunge no lower. Praise God—redemption has brought us back to God’s eternal purpose. What God has not obtained in creation and what man has lost in the fall are completely regained in redemption. The redemption that is in Christ Jesus has restored us to our place in the economy of God.

Source note

Joyful Heart by Watchman Nee

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The portion is a help to enjoy Christ.

Joyful Heart gathers short daily ministry portions that direct the reader to Christ, spiritual experience, and a practical Christian walk. Each portion here is paired with its scripture reading for the day.

Watchman Nee (1903–1972) was a Chinese Christian worker, teacher, and author. His writings addressed the experience of Christ as life, growth in the spiritual life, and the scriptural practice of the church. He is named here as the author of the daily source—not as the subject of this site.