ISAIAH 53:5 (GNT)
But because of our sins he was wounded, beaten because of the evil we did.
If God didn’t hesitate to put everything on the line for us, embracing our condition and exposing himself to the worst by sending his own Son, is there anything else he wouldn’t gladly and freely do for us?
THE ESSENCE
God freely sacrifices for us.
DAILY FODDER
If God would sacrifice his own Son for us, what makes you think that he's not on your side? Sometimes things don't work out the way we think they should, but we can relax knowing that God is undoubtedly on our side, working things out to our best benefit in his own way.
PRAYER
Good and gracious God, you gave up your Son to be wounded and crushed for my iniquities. I regret giving in to my sinful nature. Thank you for providing forgiveness and everything else I need. I invite your Spirit to help me grow in faith and become more Christlike. Use my life to express your goodness and grace. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
