GOSPEL LIGHT #659

Christ Our Seventh Year 

De 15:1 "At the end of every seven years you shall grant a release of debts.
De 15: 2 "And this is the form of the release: Every creditor who has lent anything to his neighbor shall release it; he shall not require it of his neighbor or his brother, because it is called the LORD'S release.

There was to be a seven-year cycle for the Jews. At the end part of the seven-year cycle, meaning, the seventh year, a release of debts was to be made. This is called the Lord's release. They were to be released from their obligation in paying off their debts.

Blessed seventh year! The seventh-year is the Sabbatical year. It was a year of rest and release, even release from the obligation of paying one's debts. 

Christ is the real Sabbath. 

Mt 11:28 "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Eph 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins...

The word "forgiveness" here can also mean remission or release. In Christ, a sinner can have remission or release from his sins!

Enough of your years of being a slave to sin's guilt and power! Come to Christ, enter the seventh year as it were through faith in Him, and enjoy the Lord's release!