I am Healed

As we approach Easter in just a few days, my thoughts are on the sacrifice JESUS made in order to heal us. I am utterly amazed that GOD would come in human form and suffer the horrific and painful death He endured for my sake. It is humbling and overwhelming that He loved me that much.

The really amazing part is that He did it just for me. If there had been no other sinner in this world besides me, He still would have endured the cross - for me. Why? Am I worth it? Do I deserve it? I would say, "No," but JESUS said, "Yes."

Today's word is Isaiah 53:5b, NIV, which reads, "...the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, and by His wounds we are healed."

GOD knew that I was going to do some really bad things and that the only sacrifice ever fitting to forgive me of all those things was His Son, JESUS CHRIST. So, in order to cleanse me from ALL those unrighteous things, in order to fix all my brokenness, in order to heal me, JESUS chose to take my punishment! Don't miss the part that tells us that in order for us to have peace, He had to take the punishment. Because of JESUS'S sacrifice, because He took my punishment, because of my acceptance of the gift of salvation, I can have peace with GOD; that's AMAZING!

As we celebrate the resurrection of our SAVIOR this Sunday, I want to remember that He died for me but that He is no longer dead. His death and resurrection gives me proof that I will one day live forever with my SAVIOR. I also want to remember that because of His sacrifice, because He accepted my punishment, I have peace with GOD and I am healed.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T