Have you ever showered anyone in your life with so much kindness and love, but all you’ve gotten in return is a bad attitude? I know I have, but I have also done the reverse. After school I can be so annoyed or just want to get home, so as I hop in the car I am not always the nicest to my mom. She’ll ask questions about my day, but I don’t want anything to do with the conversation she tries to start. As I’ve grown up and also in my faith I’ve realized that she is just there to help and try to be present in my life, but it’s hard to see that in the moment.
In Isaiah 53:4-6, we can see how Jesus is our ultimate sacrifice. He died for people who treated Him terribly and brutally killed Him. Our sin brought that upon Him as He died for us and took our place by bearing all our sin because God wants to be present in our lives. He took our sins even though people treated Him like trash back then and He knew people would always treat Him badly. Verse 6 talks about how we are like sheep who go our own ways, but God comes after us because His love is so great. He personally cares about us, and sent His only son so that we can be with Him forever.
Not only did God send His son to be our sacrifice, but He goes the next step and wants to be present in our lives as well, which is clearly seen in Isaiah 53:4-6. My mom of course wants to be present in my life, but the fact that an all-loving and heavenly God wants to be present in all of our lives is super cool! He broke down the barriers that kept us separate with His son, Jesus. Jesus is the bridge for a relationship with God. God is holding out His hand and waiting for us to lean into His love!
For reflection:
- When read Isaiah 53, which part of the reading strikes your heart the hardest? Take time to prayerfully name the transgressions and iniquities in your life that were laid upon Jesus so that you might have peace with God.
by Saige Smith (Grade 10)
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