As Easter approaches, I like to read the accounts of Christ's life and remember why He came, lived, died, rose again. This year, I am reading abook on the cross and the author is sharing his thoughts Isaiah 53. Todays verses were 4-6. Most of the time it is read and the emphasis is on us. Our, us, we. But this time, the author challenged the reader to look at Christ, because in truth He is the real focus of the text. If you'll allow me to write from The Message,
it was our pains he carried - we thought God was punishing him - it was for our sins that he did that to him - that ripped and tore and crushed him - He took the punishment - through his bruises we get healed - God has piled all our sins, ...wrong, on him, on him.
Pretty sobering realization, wouldn't you say?
PJ
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I love the fact that nothing about God is old for you. There are no boring stories to you. You look at the Book with wonder in your eyes every time you pick it up. You are like a child with God. Every thing you can learn is like a whole new idea.
Other areas of life you might be jaded, but never when it comes to God. Good stuff.
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