Hebrews 10:33-39 KJV
[33] Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used. [34] For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance. [35] Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. [36] For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. [37] For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. [38] Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. [39] But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.
https://people.com/mom-allegedly-called-police-chilling-confession-12182103
https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/austin-bennett-tice
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawit_Isaak
Many of us shudder at the idea of imprisonment for even a few hours. The idea of the loss of freedom or being held by an untrustworthy opponent is chilling.
So then, what happened to countless victims of child abuse, Dawit and Austin and others is even more unbearable to think about.
We can forget that the entire history of this planet has been a hostage story.
Our ransoms, and the ransom of creation was paid and delivered on the Cross of Jesus the King.
He said, it is finished.
Soon we will all see what he really meant by that.
