Bruised

Scripture Reflection: Isaiah 53:10-12

10 Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand.

11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.

12 Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

Our Father in heaven had a great and flawless plan to redeem humanity by offering his only Son. The perfect Lamb of God. His bruising was for our healing, deliverance and victory over death, hell and the grave. Most of all, it allowed for us to enter into a intimate relationship with our Father. There is no greater love, than the love of God. He saw our need for salvation and sent Jesus to fulfill his plan. Despite what he had to endure, it pleased God to allow the bruising and the grief. His plan was to save his creation and only Jesus could have redeemed us; no one was worthy to fulfill this assignment.

Jesus willingness to bear our iniquities, sin and shame shows his passion of pursuit to save all that were lost in their trespasses and sins. He alone could break the chains of bondage and set the captives free. The scripture says that he poured out his soul unto death, and he was numbered with transgressors, but it was all to establish a bridge of intercession and reconnect us to our heavenly Father.

As you reflect on Jesus and his sacrifice may you be reminded of his great love for you today.

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His Sacrifice was for You

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

I love this passage of scripture because it reminds me that God's plan of salvation considered all people. Before they decided to come to Christ. We have the gift of salvation because Jesus was willing to go to the cross for all of our sins. That's what sets him apart. His sacrifice of love was well thought out. His shed blood covers the sins of every living soul. He came to save the "whosoever"that is willing to receive the precious gift of salvation.

His sacrifice on the cross showed his love, and compassion to a world that was in need of restoration, healing, deliverance and hope. His plan was to restore the relationship man once had with our Creator before sin entered the earth.

His assignment in the earth was accomplished! We have acess through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. Today, we can have the intimate relationship with our Father be always desired. Jesus was the lamb that was sacrificed so that we would not perish in our sins but we are now partakers of this new life in Christ.

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No Weapon

"No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord. And their righteousness is from Me, says the Lord" Isaiah 54:17

One of the most quoted scriptures in the Bible is Isaiah 54:17. When we are faced with serious opposition this is the verse that reminds us of the authority that God has given us and our promise of protection. As believers, we will engage in spiritual opposition but it will not overtake us.

The scripture was clear that weapons that the enemy might launch toward us will form or show up in our lives. These weapons may come to attack our finances, health, relationships, our character, ministry, community and even our nation. These attacks come to discourage, kill, steal and destroy our walk in God and separate us from each other. Yet, in all of the enemy's attempt, the word of God assures us that it will not be successful. God has given us his power and authority to silence the mouth of the enemy.

The scripture points out that there is something that we must do to address what is coming up against us. As believers, we have the power to condemn the works of the enemy. To condemn is to express complete disapproval, censure or denounce. So, when we begin to sense the enemy at work, we must condemn his plans and render them powerless over our lives, families, businesses, and ministries in Jesus name.

The second half of this scripture is not frequently recited but just as important. As a servant of the living God, we walk not in our own righteousness, but in the righteousness of Jesus Christ. Therefore, we are fit to stand against the works of the enemy because we have inherited his righteousness.

So, when you are experiencing intense opposition against your life and all that is attached to you, understand that you are covered. Stand firm in your confession of faith and believe that the enemy must submit to God's command.

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