Wounded and bruised for our transgressions and iniquities
Isaiah 53:4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
The revelation of the Lord through Isaiah from the verses above unveils the essence of Christ's sacrifice on the cross and its significance for humanity. They speak of a profound exchange—the innocent for the guilty, the righteous for the unrighteous, the healed for the wounded.
Firstly, let us consider the depth of Christ's suffering. He was wounded, not for his own transgressions or iniquities, but for ours. Every lash, every thorn, every nail was borne out of love for us. He willingly took upon himself the punishment we deserved, enduring the agony of the cross so that we might find redemption.
Yet, despite his innocence, he was treated as a sinner. He was scorned, mocked, and rejected. The weight of our sins pressed upon him, and he carried them to the cross, where he offered himself as the ultimate sacrifice for our salvation.
But the story does not end there. For through his wounds, we find healing. The very wounds that inflicted pain upon him became the source of our restoration. By his stripes, we are made whole. His sacrifice paved the way for our reconciliation with God, granting us peace and forgiveness.
As we witness a time of Christ's suffering and sacrifice on a day like this, let us not take this sacrifice lightly. It is a reminder of the immense love God has for each one of us. It is a call to repentance, to turn away from our sins and embrace the gift of salvation offered through Christ's sacrifice.
As we reflect on this, may we be filled with gratitude for the boundless grace bestowed upon us. May we never forget the price paid for our freedom. And may we strive to live lives worthy of the sacrifice made on our behalf.
God bless you.
Prayer key:
1. Lord, thank you for the blessing of your word today in Jesus Christ name.
2. Lord, thank you for the gift of your Son, Jesus Christ, who was wounded and bruised for our transgressions and iniquities in Jesus Christ name
3. Lord, Help me to fully comprehend the depth of His sacrifice and to respond with lives devoted to your service in Jesus Christ name.
4. Thank you Lord for answered prayers in Jesus Christ name. Amen.