Jesus... the Word made flesh... the Word that spoke creation... doing the hard work... trusting... obeying... humbling Himself... to the point of death on a cross...
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.
Isaiah 53:5
(emphasis mine)
Jesus... out of love... chose to die for our sin... He died for me... you... everyone... paying the ultimate price for restoration...
He cleared the way for forgiveness... He restored freedom... saved us from God's wrath... Jesus did the hard work... to make way for complete restoration...
The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
Psalm 126:3
Am I... filled with joy...?
This filling often eludes me... sowing... in the hard-soul ground... takes its toll... Forgetting the good done this Friday... reveals the uncultivated ground... a poor planting of thanks... seeds of belief sparsely sown...
But praise God... our gracious... gracious... grace-full Lord... understands... forgives... and promises joy...
Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.
He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
carrying sheaves with him.
Psalm 126:5-6
Lord Jesus... thank You... thank You... thank You... for clearing the way... doing the hard work... understanding... As I sow in tears... waiting for joy... I choose to offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving...
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