Scripture
Isaiah 53:5 But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought our peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed.
Observation
Isaiah, prophesying hundreds of years before even the birth of Christ, speaks in past tense of His crucifixion. This was God's plan for the world's salvation from the beginning. Not "plan B" after Adam and Eve messed up. Jesus knew what His purpose was, and He went toward it with unshakable determination, for our salvation and healing.
Application
God loves us so much. He foretold His son's death, and in doing so, told of the greatest victory the world has ever witnessed. I have victory over death, sickness and hell, because of this victory. The knowledge that He suffered for my sin aids me in my fight against temptation.
Prayer
Father, let me always remember what my sin has cost, the suffering and death of Jesus. May I never take it for granted. Amen
About Me
- randywills
- Husband of one, father of two (well, really four counting my wonderful daughter-in-law and son-in-law), grandfather of three and Lead Pastor of Father's House Church of God, Bend, OR.
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