Isaiah 53:7-12 ERV,  He was treated badly, but he never protested. He said nothing, like a lamb being led away to be killed. He was like a sheep that makes no sound as its wool is being cut off. He never opened his mouth to defend himself.  He was taken away by force and judged unfairly. The people of his time did not even notice that he was killed. But he was put to death for the sins of his people.  He had done no wrong to anyone. He had never even told a lie. But he was buried among the wicked. His tomb was with the rich.  But the Lord was pleased with this humble servant who suffered such pain. Even after giving himself as an offering for sin, he will see his descendants and enjoy a long life. He will succeed in doing what theLord wanted.  After his suffering he will see the light, and he will be satisfied with what he experienced. The Lord says, “My servant, who always does what is right, will make his people right with me; he will take away their sins.  For this reason, I will treat him as one of my great people. I will give him the rewards of one who wins in battle, and he will share them with his powerful ones. I will do this because he gave his life for the people. He was considered a criminal, but the truth is, he carried away the sins of many. Now he will stand before me and speak for those who have sinned.”

It always fascinated me that Isaiah so accurately told of the death and resurrection of Jesus so many years prior to it happening. It’s amazing to me what one can hear when they spend time listening to the voice of God. It wasn’t just to the prophets of old, it is for us also. It was the purpose of Jesus’ death to carry away all the sins of the world and put us in right standing with God, so that we could once again commune with Father God.  Ever since Adam was separated by the sin of disobedience, so the obedience of the one man, Jesus Christ, drew us back to that place of intimate fellowship again.

What a price He paid. It’s like someone purchased a perfect, very expensive gift for us and we’ve placed it carelessly on a shelf to collect dust, not realizing that it contains everything we need for life. Healing is found there. Peace is found there. Joy is found there. Complete love, found there. Prosperity, wisdom, favor, you name it, it’s all in that one gift. You can throw away all the other ‘things’ you’ve accumulated in your lifetime and take the gift of God, open it up, use it daily and your life will be changed forever.

Father, I love that I can come to you at anytime, anywhere and you bring such sweet fellowship. My life is complete in you. I don’t need a man, money or fame to be satisfied because my soul is satisfied in you. You know me because you made me, and having made me, you know what I need. I’m thankful that you complete me and completely satisfy me with good things. I always look forward to these times when I can ask you questions and you give me answers or show me where to find them. I love you Lord. Thank you for your sacrifice. For the pain you bore, the humiliation and shame, the things you endured so that I could be adopted into the family and enjoy family dinners with you. My soul delights itself in you forever. It’s in Jesus’ Name, Amen