Thoughts on Isaiah 53
Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down. And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God, a punishment for his own sins!
But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed”
Isa.53.4-5.NLT
As we walk in our reality as overcomers, our reading today in Isaiah 53 reminds us that God has made provision for our healing and divine health because of what Jesus has done.
Question: What has Jesus done?
Answer:
Jesus Christ became
-Our Ransom
-Our Sickness- Substitute
-Our Life Giver.
What then is the implication of the above?
Implications
1. The same day you got saved is the same day you were healed!
2. There is no sin that the blood of Jesus can not cleanse.
3. There is no sickness that the blood of Jesus cannot heal!
4. If you are saved by the blood of Jesus you are also healed by the stripes of Jesus.
By believing His report, we can war against sickness with full assurance of faith for victory. Halleluyah!
How then can I manifest this healing?
1. By the knowledge of the truth (spiritual realities) and continuing in them. Jn 8:31-32 .
2. Application of the truth to Healing – God’s word is medicine (Prov 4:20-22). When you take in the word of God as medicine, it becomes a life-giving force in your spirit.
As you speak His word boldly over your body, the cure and remedy you desire begins to manifest (Prov 12:18, Prov 16:24)
Be intentional about creating time to ingest God’s word into your spirit and speak it over your body day and night. The word works!
Isaiah 53:10-11 encapsulates the core message of the gospel, depicting Jesus Christ’s suffering, death, and resurrection as the ultimate sacrifice for sin.
This passage reveals God’s love, justice, and grace, emphasizing that Christ’s suffering was purposeful and redemptive, securing eternal salvation for all who believe. It prophetically outlines the Messiah’s mission, showcasing God’s plan for salvation through Christ’s sacrifice and victory.
Verse 10:
“Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise Him; He has put Him to grief”:
This illustrates God’s sovereign plan of redemption. The word “pleased” does not suggest delight in Jesus’ suffering but reflects the fulfilment of His divine purpose to reconcile humanity to Himself. Christ’s suffering was central to this redemptive plan.
“When You make His soul an offering for sin”:
Jesus is portrayed as the ultimate sin offering, fulfilling and surpassing Old Testament sacrifices. His offering was perfect and eternal, securing complete atonement for humanity’s sins.
“He shall see His seed, He shall prolong His days”:
Despite His death, Jesus would “see His seed”—His spiritual descendants, those redeemed through faith in Him. His days are “prolonged” through His resurrection and eternal reign, signifying His victory over death.
“And the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in His hand”:
Jesus’ mission to bring salvation aligns perfectly with God’s will. His work prospers as people from all nations come to faith and receive salvation through Him.
Verse 11:
“He shall see the labour of His soul, and be satisfied”:
Jesus would witness the fruits of His suffering—the salvation of many—and find satisfaction in knowing His sacrifice fulfilled its purpose. This underscores the completeness and success of His redemptive work.
“By His knowledge My righteous Servant shall justify many”:
Through His obedience, wisdom, and sacrifice, Jesus justifies many, declaring them righteous before God. His knowledge reflects His perfect understanding and fulfilment of God’s will.
“For He shall bear their iniquities”:
Jesus bore the weight of humanity’s sins, taking upon Himself the punishment we deserved. This substitutionary atonement is the cornerstone of the Christian faith and the basis of our reconciliation with God.
Let us cherish the labour of love Christ undertook for our salvation—the deliberate and intentional sacrifice He made for our redemption
Thoughts On Isaiah 54:1-17
A Glorious Future
Isaiah 54 talks about a glorious future God has promised us. No matter how disobedient a child is, parents will never abandon that child. God is saying He won’t abandon us again. Rather, he would show us mercy because he is a merciful father.
Isaiah 54:9 “Just as I swore in the time of Noah that I would never again let a flood cover the earth, so now I swear that I will never again be angry and punish you.”
He has promised us a wonderful, beautiful and fulfilled life but we have our roles to play. He swore once and He is swearing again that he would not abandon us.
Do not feel downcast when life threatens you. It is only for a moment. Take solace in God’s word and you will break forth.
God repeated his promise again in Ezekiel 39:29 (AMP) I will not hide My face from them any longer, because I will have poured out My Spirit on the house of Israel,” says the Lord GOD.
Be positive in your words
Be positive in your thinking
Be positive in your heart.
Lessons learnt
1. God never lies and He is not a liar.
2. Do not doubt God, no matter how long the promise takes.
3. You will experience a life full of blessings and progress in the end.
Thoughts On Isaiah Chapter 58.
THEME: The contrasts Between Hypocritical Fasts and True Acts of Devotion.
In this chapter, Prophet Isaiah denounced empty religious sanctimony. His cry was against sin and was a plea for the restoration of true worship in Israel.
The first four verses described the condition of Israel at that time related to their worship practices.
In verse 1, God instructed Prophet Isaiah, “Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet and show my people their transgressions and the house of Jacob their sins.”
This shows that God wants His people to be taught His Ways and what He expects of them at all times.
Verses 6 and 7 tell us about the acceptable fast while verses 8-14 talk about the conditions and the benefits of fasting .
This chapter contrasts hypocritical fasts with true acts of devotion. God wants us to serve Him out of our love for Him. When we are obedient to Him because we want to please Him, we too will find that He will guide us into truth and His blessings will be poured out on our lives in abundance.
The call of Isaiah is to reflect and consider where we stand with God. God deserves more than lips service. He calls us to live in relationship with Him. God calls us not to an empty show but to life in all its fullness!
For this reason we pray:
Father , help us to always fast and pray to You in an acceptable way so that we may enjoy the benefits of our fasting and prayer in Jesus Christ’s Mighty Name! Amen!
Thank You Jesus!
