By His wounds we are healed

"But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed." Isaiah 53:5

Jesus was pierced - so that we could be cleansed of sin.

Jesus was crushed - so that we could be set free from the slavery of sin.

Jesus was punished - so that we could walk away from the penalty of sin.

Jesus was whipped - so that we could be healed from the disease of sin.

What made Him walk the path to His death?

Love. Love for a world that had little love.

It is hard for us to understand this kind of love. The songwriter says:

"When I survey the wondrous cross

On which the Prince of glory died

My richest gain I count but loss

And pour contempt on all my pride."

When you think you can't go another step, look to Jesus. Gaze at the cross and let His incredible gift sink into your mind. Something happens when we look at Jesus. Surely He taught us the meaning of love!