But He was pierced through for our transgressions,
He was crushed for our iniquities;
The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him,
And by His scourging we are healed
-Isaiah 53:5-
-Isaiah 53:5-
The God on whom we rely knows what suffering is all about, not merely in the way that God knows everything, but by experience. In the darkest night of the soul Christians have something to hold onto that Job never knew. We know Christ crucified. Christians have learned that when there seems to be no other evidence of God's love, they cannot escape the cross. "He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all – how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?"(Rom. 8:32) … When we suffer, there will sometimes be mystery. Will there also be faith? Yes, if our attention is focused more on the cross, and on the God of the cross, than on the suffering itself.
D. A. Carson
D. A. Carson
4 comments:
kathy! Tried you yesterday, but Jed grabbed the phone as all were napping. He brought me up to speed on the Jacobitz scene. Looking forward to chatting with you when time permits. Great thoughts for today and this weekend. Must steep in His sacrifice and be fueled by the reality that "He is Risen."
I so needed to read that this morning, thank you!!!
"they cannot escape the cross"
Such truth to cling to when the mysteries of God's ways remain mysteries.
I'm clinging.
Much love and prayers.
Great thoughts! Thanks for posting! Wishing you and your family a Happy Easter!!
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