Isaiah 53
1(A) Who has believed what he has heard from us?[a]
And to whom has(B) the arm of the LORD been revealed?
2For he grew up before him like a young plant,
(C) and like a root out of dry ground;
(D) he had no form or majesty that we should look at him,
and no beauty that we should desire him.
3(E) He was despised and rejected[b] by men;
a man of sorrows,[c] and acquainted with[d] grief;[e]
and as one from whom men hide their faces[f]
he was despised, and(F) we esteemed him not.
And to whom has(B) the arm of the LORD been revealed?
2For he grew up before him like a young plant,
(C) and like a root out of dry ground;
(D) he had no form or majesty that we should look at him,
and no beauty that we should desire him.
3(E) He was despised and rejected[b] by men;
a man of sorrows,[c] and acquainted with[d] grief;[e]
and as one from whom men hide their faces[f]
he was despised, and(F) we esteemed him not.
4(G) Surely he has borne our griefs
and carried our sorrows;
yet we esteemed him stricken,
(H) smitten by God, and afflicted.
5(I) But he was wounded for our transgressions;
he was crushed for our iniquities;
upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,
(J) and with his stripes we are healed.
6(K) All we like sheep have gone astray;
we have turned—every one—to his own way;
(L) and the LORD has laid on him
the iniquity of us all.
and carried our sorrows;
yet we esteemed him stricken,
(H) smitten by God, and afflicted.
5(I) But he was wounded for our transgressions;
he was crushed for our iniquities;
upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,
(J) and with his stripes we are healed.
6(K) All we like sheep have gone astray;
we have turned—every one—to his own way;
(L) and the LORD has laid on him
the iniquity of us all.
7He was oppressed, and he was afflicted,
(M) yet he opened not his mouth;
(N) like a(O) lamb that is led to the slaughter,
and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent,
so he opened not his mouth.
8By oppression and judgment he was taken away;
and as for his generation,(P) who considered
that he was cut off out of the land of the living,
stricken for the transgression of my people?
(M) yet he opened not his mouth;
(N) like a(O) lamb that is led to the slaughter,
and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent,
so he opened not his mouth.
8By oppression and judgment he was taken away;
and as for his generation,(P) who considered
that he was cut off out of the land of the living,
stricken for the transgression of my people?
The silence was maybe the most amazing part. Jesus could have called legions of angels to rescue Him. He had the power to strike all of His enenmies down. He never had to take one of those beatings or shed one drop of blood. He did it all because He loved us. He did it all to provide us a way for reconcillation with our Father. Isn't that beautiful? No longer do we have to live in bondage but instead have to choice of freedom. I dont know about you but I choose freedom! Following Jesus an be difficult sometimes but I will choose Him anytime over bondage to this world and its ruler.
Levi had a great day today. No apnea or periodic breathing at all. Thats amazing consdering his past. He gets his bandage off tomorrow. If things go well the NICU is pushing for a back transfer to NHRMC on the first of next week. Please help pray us back to Wilmington. All indications are that Levi absolutely needed the shunt. His head has changed dramatically now that its not under pressure. So please keep praying for the same to continue so we can get back home.
BTW why didnt someone tell me I had my months screwed up? Levi hit three months old today!
BTW why didnt someone tell me I had my months screwed up? Levi hit three months old today!
Happy Birthday Levi ,and it is surely a blessing you all of us to know him is get well. .Thank you dear Lord for hearing our prayers .I have nothing to say ,only Praise God.I feel his blessings all around me and all that has prayed for this miracle.If any one reads this I would to say thank you for all the time and love you have given to my family,may God love and keep you safe in your life also.....AMEN
ReplyDeleteHappy 3 month birthday Levi. The last pictures show how much you have grown & developed these past 3 months. So glad your surgery went well and the CSF is now draining properly. A lot of prayers have been offered up on your behalf this week. May God continue to bless you & keep you and make your road straight & level for the remainder of your NICU journey.
ReplyDeleteHappy 3 month birthday Levi :) Still praying for you little buddy! You are one tough cookie :) We can't wait to see more pictures and see how much better you are doing :)
ReplyDeleteTrent and Anjie you are both doing an amazing job. You are putting your little one first! You understand that you brought him into this world and he is depending on you. Keep up the great job and may you all have a joyous Easter!
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