Advent Day 10

In this Advent reflection, we journey through Isaiah 53, one of the most profound prophecies about the suffering servant. This passage reminds us that Christ didn't just appear as a triumphant king, but came as a vulnerable baby who would grow to bear our deepest wounds. The conversation beautifully explores how we, like sheep, have all gone astray, yet God's relentless love pursues us and brings us back. What strikes at the heart is the recognition that Jesus was fully human — he felt every nail, every wound, every moment of separation from the Father. He didn't bypass the pain; he embraced it for us.

This truth transforms how we understand Christmas: without the cross, there would be no Christmas joy. The cradle points to Calvary, and it's through his wounds that we find our healing. For those of us carrying guilt or shame, this passage offers liberation — the punishment that brought us peace was on him, not on us. We don't have to bear what he has already carried. As we move through this Advent season, we're invited to sit in awe of this incomprehensible love and live lives marked by gratitude and service.

🎧 For additional encouragement, listen to What Child is This?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xvM2NO6J9Y&list=PLSVdWmL3WBddbSuPfppFGa_c2KyQwXxdx&index=10