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07-20-2024 Isaiah 53 V-0911 Suffering for the Greater Good

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The Book of Isaiah 53 v- Nine thru Eleven

9 He was given a grave among the wicked, a burial place with evildoers, Though he had done no wrong, nor was deceit found in his mouth. 10 But it was the LORD’s will to crush him with pain. By making his life as a reparation offering, he shall see his offspring, shall lengthen his days, and the LORD’s will shall be accomplished through him. 11 Because of his anguish he shall see the light; because of his knowledge he shall be content; My servant, the just one, shall justify the many, their iniquity he shall bear.

Isaiah 53:9-11 speaks of profound sorrow and ultimate redemption, encapsulating the paradox of suffering and salvation. The verses paint a vivid picture of a righteous servant who, though blameless, becomes a vessel for divine purpose through his unjust suffering.

Verse 9 tells of his burial: And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth. Here, the innocence of the servant is highlighted. Despite living a life free of violence and deceit, he is paradoxically assigned a grave among the wicked, yet also with the rich, indicating a burial of honor despite the shameful circumstances.

Verse 10 unfolds the divine will in his suffering: “Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand.” The crushing grief is not without purpose. It is a divine orchestration, a sacrificial offering for the transgressions of many. The promise is profound:

out of this suffering will come a legacy, a seed that will flourish, extending days and fulfilling divine pleasure.

Verse 11 brings the culmination of this redemptive arc: “He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.” The servant suffering is not in vain; he will witness the fruit of his travail and be satisfied. Through his experience and knowledge, he will justify many, bearing their iniquities and offering redemption. In these verses, the themes of innocence, suffering, and redemption are intricately woven.

The servant’s pain becomes a catalyst for divine justice and mercy, transforming sorrow into a pathway for salvation. This passage underscores the profound belief that through suffering, a greater good is realized, and through sacrifice, many are redeemed. Jesus Christ stands as the ultimate fulfillment of this ancient prophecy, epitomizing the foretold Messiah whose life and sacrifice were meticulously described centuries before His birth.

In particular, Isaiah 53:9-11 paints a vivid picture of a suffering servant who, despite being innocent, would bear the transgressions of humanity. Jesus, through His sinless life, unjust trial, and sacrificial death, mirrors the prophecy's depiction of one who would render Himself as an offering for sin. His resurrection and the subsequent justification of many confirm His role in God's redemptive plan, bringing to fruition the prophetic vision that through His suffering, the knowledge of salvation would be made available to all. Thus, in every aspect of His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus embodies the essence of Isaiah's prophetic message, fulfilling it with divine precision. Amen.

Join me as we pray our daily prayer of forgiveness. The Lord’s Prayer.

At the Savior's command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to say:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen.

I am sorry Lord. I believe You died and rose for me. Please forgive me as I forgive others. I share You as my Lord and Savior seeking to live your Will in all things. Prayers for wife Toni and my mother Betty pray for our children especially our two oldest Alexandra & Allen Son in Law Mark Stern; Julian, Gabriel and Jeffrey and our grandchildren Oliver, Julian and Elliott. We pray for those we’ve said we’d pray for and those who’ve asked us to pray for them. We pray for the dying as we do each day Lord give them peace in their last breath. We pray for Holy Mother Church. Our prayers for our niece Brittany. In Jesus Precious Blood by His Name we pray. Amen.

I am a poet obedient to Christ,
Catholic Evangelist Thomas Cruz†Wiggins

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Ephesians 6:17-20

07-20-2024 Isaiah 53 V-0911

**Suffering for the Greater Good**

Of sorrow’s song and silent grave,

In shadows deep, his life they gave.

Though guiltless, pure in word and deed,

In death with wicked, he would plead.

A borrowed tomb, a rich man’s care,

Lay down the one so just, so fair.

No violence in his heart ever concealed,

No falsehood from his lips truth revealed.

Yet in this suffering, purpose found,

Divine decree would so astound.

A seed would flourish from his pain,

A righteous path through endless rain.

The Lord’s own hand would see him bruised,

Yet through the anguish, love infused.

For through his stripes, the healing flows,

A light within the darkness grows.

His soul’s travail, a vision bright,

To justify and set aright.

In knowing anguish, joy will spring,

The servant’s triumph, angels sing.

By his deep wounds, we find our peace,

In sorrow’s end, our souls release.

Isaiah’s words, a promise clear,

In love’s embrace, we conquer fear. Amen.

© Thomas Joe Cruz†Wiggins

July 20, 2024 @ 06:20 AM EST

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