April 8 - Prophecy

Isaiah 53: 5-6

5 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. 6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.

1 Peter 2:24-25

24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. 25 For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

Jesus Christ was pierced and crushed for our mistakes. Everyday, we scream "crucify him" with our selfish and poorly made decisions. We lust, steal, lie, gossip, and more, without even thinking about Christ hanging on the cross and dying for each of us. Christ is the Shepherd and he is constantly calling for us to come back to him.

It is beautiful however, to see the prophecy of God's promise being fulfilled in such a perfect way. God's plan was carried out in Jesus' life without flaw and completed in perfection. The Lord's will in my life is always at risk of being imperfect and messed up. Thankfully, although I may mess up and fail at times, Jesus Christ has made a way to right my wrongs.