As the Day Ends “Surely he has borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.” — Isaiah 53:4 As this day comes to an end, Isaiah draws our attention away from what we accomplished, failed to accomplish, carried well, or carried poorly and directs usContinue reading “When His Wounds Become Our Peace”
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WHEN GRACE REFUSES TO SHOUT “UNFAIR!”
As the Day Begins “He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter…He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death, though he had done no violence, nor was any deceit in his mouth.” Isaiah 53:7, 9Continue reading “WHEN GRACE REFUSES TO SHOUT “UNFAIR!””
The Promise Wrapped in a Manger
DID YOU KNOW This is the day when the Church slows its pace long enough to remember that Christmas is not driven by human expectation but by divine promise. Long before shepherds heard angels sing or wise men followed a star, God had already spoken. The Scriptures remind us that Christmas did not begin inContinue reading “The Promise Wrapped in a Manger”
Walking on Holy Ground
Isaiah 52:13–53:12 reveals profound truths about God’s redemptive love through the Suffering Servant. This passage invites readers to engage intensely with Christ’s suffering and sacrifice as foundational for salvation. It emphasizes that Jesus died as a willing substitute for humanity’s sins, calling for reflection, worship, and heartfelt gratitude.