Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Isaiah 53:2

For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, and as root out of dry ground. He has no form or comeliness; and when we see Him, there is no beauty that we should desire Him.

To You Lord Jesus I acknowledge that all glory and honor is Yours forever and ever. Yours is the kingdom and the power in whom we have redemption through Your blood the forgiveness of our sins. You deliver us from the power of darkness, the temptations of this present age. We are forever grateful. But yet even today You are despised and rejected. I pray Lord for the darkened eyes that do not behold Your beauty, a beauty that is not worldly or cosmetic but is radiant in love, grace and peace. Wake up the people Lord by Your Spirit as You first came as a tender lamb but will return as a roaring lion. I marvel Lord that despite all that You endured going to the cross You uttered not a word. A lesson I need to learn and master as I always want my feelings, thoughts and opinions heard. Forgive me for the times I demand my way instead of following You. Forgive me for the times I argue with You instead of trusting Father knows best. Forgive me for the times when I'm so concerned with my outward appearance while my inners stink like rotten fish. Help me Holy Spirit to be tender and forgiving. The reminder that forgiveness is not an emotion or a feeling but an action that You so graciously dispensed from Calvery. I'm thankful You are not fickle and moody, but constant and consistent. Oh, that You have put in my wretched heart to desire You more and see Your true beauty now and forever more. Amen.

Colossians 1:14, Galatians 1 and Isaiah 53

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