This is a guest post from a friend of mine (who knows the value of a coupon!), and wanted to share with you this Easter. May you know the love and peace of Our Manufacturer all year long. 🙂
No deal is perfect. Everything has a cost. Many things come at a high price, yet thankfully most can be discounted. Some things can even be free with a great coupon!
The greatest coupons still have problems. Most will eventually expire. They are “void where prohibited.” There is a limit on how many people can use.
Some people don’t take advantage of great coupons though. Why? Maybe some don’t even know about them. Even if they do, they might defiantly refuse to use them. Some people don’t believe they are really worth anything. But every coupon has worth in our eyes! Maybe non-couponers would cash in on the offers if they were just taught how. We couponers should share the good news!
So here’s the gist of how to reap the benefits: 1) Seek out something you love. 2) Find a coupon, maybe from the manufacturer. 3) Pay the price for the item. 4) Once the coupon has been redeemed, celebrate how much you saved! 5) Tell everyone you know about your great deal. Happy shopping!
No one is perfect. Our sins have a cost. Many sins come at a high price, yet thankfully they can be discounted. We can even be free with the “Greatest Coupon”!
The Greatest Coupon has no problems. It will never expire. It is never void or prohibited. There is no limit on how many people can use it.
Some people don’t take advantage of the Greatest Coupon though. Why? Maybe some don’t even know about it. Even if they do, they might defiantly refuse to use it. Some people don’t believe they are really worth anything. But every person has worth in God’s eyes! Maybe non-Christians would cash in on the offer if they were just taught how. We Christians should share the Good News!
So here’s the gist of how to reap the benefits: 1) God sought out someone he loves—you. 2) We have a coupon from our Manufacturer. 3) Jesus paid the price for our sins. 4) Since our sins have been redeemed, we can celebrate that we are saved! 5) Tell everyone you know about the Greatest Coupon. Happy Easter!
My prayer for you this Easter is that you might know salvation from the One who values you so greatly that He willingly gave His life for you. It truly is the greatest gift we'll each receive, and allows us freedom that comes only from the one true God. As my son reminds me each Easter morning, “Christ is risen!” He is risen indeed.
“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.” Titus 2:11-15
Photo courtesy of billaday on Flickr.
Karen in Missouri says
This is so precious! Well written!
tiffany r says
Just found this and I LOVE it!
Laurie says
Thanks Tiffany – it’s such a good reminder to all of us! 🙂
Krista says
Love this post, Laurie! I hope that people do come to find Jesus, there is no peace like having Jesus in your heart!
Laurie says
You’re right Krista! 🙂
Kelly says
Amen! I love this! Thanks for sharing.
Laurie says
So glad you liked it – I thought it was such a good way to look at it too 🙂