For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” “O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?” 1 Cor 15:53-55 (NKJV)

In a remarkable series of trades, one 17 year old Californian. Steven Ortiz, was able barter a cell phone all the way up to a Porsche. Source: CNN News.

The cell phone was traded for an IPod Touch. The IPod begat a dirt bike. The dirt bike begat a laptop computer. The series of trades eventually led to a Toyota 4runner, a Ford Bronco SUV, and ultimately, the coveted Porsche. It’s all very impressive.

Taking something of lessor value and trading it up for something of a greater value is what the gospel of the Kingdom of God is all about. We trade our sin-filled life for a life of grace and mercy. We trade our mortal lives for that which is immortal, we trade our temporary home for one which is eternal. We trade death for life, and hell for heaven.

Now that’s a deal worth shouting about! Yes, Lord! You have to credit young Steven Ortiz for his savvy and persistence. How much more shall we give to God for His loving exchange of our depravity for his lavish grace!

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