Use this day to pray, rest, and reflect on this week’s reading, giving thanks for the grace that is ours in Christ.
4 Yet he himself bore our sicknesses,
and he carried our pains;
but we in turn regarded him stricken,
struck down by God, and afflicted.
5 But he was pierced because of our rebellion,
crushed because of our iniquities;
punishment for our peace was on him,
and we are healed by his wounds.
6 We all went astray like sheep;
we all have turned to our own way;
and the LORD has punished him
for the iniquity of us all.
—Isaiah 53:4–6
He suffered for our sin. But the ones who crucified Him said He suffered for His own sin. He was innocent of all sin, yet He died a death reserved for the worst of sinners. He did this out of His righteousness, His justice, and His love for us!
I find today the saddest day of Easter weekend. It seems like a day we can’t breathe. One thing is over but the next thing has not yet begun.
Elaine, you’re welcome to share my post
Mari, no problem with you sharing my post
Praise God! Sunday is coming!
By HIS stripes I AM HEALED!
And Churchmouse, I too would like to pass this along to my ladies small group.
Never have I ever been so thankful for silence. My heart and my lips cannot stop praising my Jesus!
How the disciples felt today is how those of us who struggle with belief feel sometimes- hopeless, confused, without purpose. Lord, help our unbelief. Thank you for showing yourself plainly to the disciples through your resurrection tomorrow.
Amen