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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.
Isaiah 53:5 NLT
Have you ever willingly taken punishment for something that you didn’t do? Imagine taking hit after hit for someone else’s sins. Enduring pain for someone else to live again. Most people avoid punishment, but there was one who sacrificed his life for someone else.
God has atoned our sins through Jesus Christ.
Today, I want to encourage you to embrace being whole! The Word of God says that Jesus Christ stood in the gap for our sinful rebellion. He sacrificed his life in obedience to our Heavenly Father in order to see us whole, healed, and free from sin. That means all you have to do is walk in it. Walk in your freedom today. Experience His healing power today. Embrace your wholeness today.
Reflect – If Jesus Christ sacrificed his life for your eternal life, then why aren’t you walking in the fullness of freedom, healing, and wholeness?
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