Text: Isaiah 53:5
Ok, Sisters. Here’s where we get to the nitty gritty of meditation. Buckle up.
We are reading just one verse today. ONE. Uno. Anyone else getting squirmy already, or just me?
The beauty and the balm, the ugly and the “ouch” of sitting in just one verse of scripture is exactly that — there’s nowhere to run. It’s just us and the truth. No distractions. No runaway truck ramps for a quick escape route to the next chapter or verse.
What a verse to give our hearts and attention to today. Let’s meditate on this line from Isaiah about the sacrifice of our Lord. Use the prompts below if you’d like, or not. Just focus your mind and heart on Isaiah 53:5 with us today.
For reflection:
What emotion rises within you when you think of a person taking a physical punishment for some else’s wrongdoing? Let that emotion lead you into awe and praise of the Lord.
Think on the juxtaposition of the words “chastisement” and “peace.” Give thanks for the peace that is ours in Christ Jesus.
Allow the awful imagery of Christ’s crucifixion and the glorious promises of salvation move you into a time of preparing your heart for Holy Week. Lay the whole of you before God in a prayer of repentance and thanks.
It’s 1 Peter 2:24 NOT 2 Peter.
I am speechless, humbled beyond everything one can ever imagine…..He took it all upon him for my sake…..our sake….and inspite and despite everything….He came back for me….for us…..to save us……
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pulse meditation
when i see someone else taking the punishment for someone else, i feel angry and feel like it's not fair. it was my punishment He was taking, it was my sin He was carrying. it wasn't fair, but in His grace He loved us that much. He stepped out of the boundaries of what fair looks like and lavished grace. what an amazing Saviour!