The Price of Redemption: When Demand Exceeds Supply
/In economics, there’s a basic principle: when supply exceeds demand, the price drops. But when demand exceeds supply, the price skyrockets. The greater the need and the scarcer the supply, the higher the cost.
Now think about sin. The demand created by humanity’s sin was overwhelming. Every lie, every act of hatred, jealousy, pride, rebellion, and selfishness—it all piled up into an unpayable debt. The demand for redemption was at an all-time high, and nothing on earth could meet it. No good deed, no sacrifice of animals, no human effort could cover the cost.
So God sent the only thing valuable enough to meet that demand: the blood of His Son, Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 1:18-19 says: “For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed… but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.”
The good news? While the demand was great, the supply of Christ’s blood will never run out. His sacrifice was once and for all, fully sufficient to cover every sin for every person who will believe.
Hebrews 9:12 reminds us: “He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption.”
What once seemed like an impossible debt has been paid in full. The price was high—but Jesus paid it. And now the supply of grace, mercy, and forgiveness is limitless for all who come to Him.