“Yet it was the Lord’s will to crush him and cause him to suffer, and though the Lord makes his life a guilt offering, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the Lord will prosper in his hand. (Isaiah 53:10 NIV).
Isaiah 53 is often referred to as the “Suffering Servant” passage. Though this part of Isaiah is written to the Jews in Babylonian captivity, it prophetically describes the life, suffering, death, and exaltation of a servant of God, widely understood as pointing to Jesus Christ.
It is glaring that all humanity is in captivity in one sense or another, but it is God’s purpose to set us free from the bondage of Satan and sin. And this freedom requires sacrifice. Hence, God decided to make the sacrifice Himself and, therefore, sent His innocent Servant, Jesus Christ, to suffer and die to redeem us and reconcile us back to Himself. Christ has brought us salvation, healing and peace. Come to Him today and enjoy the salvation, healing and peace He offers.
As believers in Christ Jesus, His sacrificial life teaches us that true strength and transformation often arise from enduring hardship with humility and steadfast faith. Therefore, instead of seeking power and dominance, learn to draw from Isaiah 53 by adopting a servant leadership model.
Rev. Moses Abayomi Sodeinde
