How beautiful on the
mountains
are the feet of those who bring good
news,
52:7
Footnote: God says that the feet of those who
bring good news are "beautiful." It is a wonderful privilege to be able to
share God's Good News with others, his news of redemption, salvation and peace.
To whom do you need to give the Good News?
Chapter 53 Footnote: This chapter continues to
speak of the Messiah, Jesus, who would suffer for the sins of all people. Such
a prophecy is astounding! Who would believe that God would choose to save the
world through a humble, suffering servant rather than a glorious king? The idea
is contrary to human pride and wordly ways. But God often works in ways we
don't expect. The Messiah's strength is shown by humility, suffering, and
mercy.
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.
53:6
Footnote: Isaiah speaks of Israel straying for
God and compares them to wandering sheep. Yet God would send the Messiah to
bring them back into the fold. We have the hindsight to see and know the
identity of the promised Messiah who has come and died fo our sins. But if we
can see all that Jesus did and still reject him, our sin is much greater than
that of the ancient Israelites who could not see what we have seen. Have you
given your life to Jesus Christ the "good shepherd" (John 10:11-16), or are you
still like a wandering sheep?
Keep reading -- 160 days left!
All footnotes taken from the Life Application Study Bible, NIV
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