Pierced

Pierced by Vonette Bright “But He was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for  our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed.” Isaiah 53:5 (NIV) The Bible says, referring to Christ’s death on the cross: Jesus “was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins.” When Barb Boswell suffered through breast cancer, she felt pierced too. After her painful ordeal, God reminded her that Christ was pierced on her behalf. It was Good Friday, the day we remember the crucifixion of Jesus. Oh dear one, God used both piercings for His glory. Through faith we know Christ rose again.  His suffering was for you, to make a way to God. For Barb, cancer was a life-changing experience, which God has used. She now reaches out to other cancer survivors with the story of God’s love and grace. Take a few minutes to read Isaiah 53. It will put all your sufferings, all your “piercings” into perspective.