Daily Devotional
The Line
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Day 1
Isaiah 53:6 (ESV)
[6] All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
The Depth of Our Captivity Without Christ
It is easy to overlook how deeply we need rescue until we remember Isaiah’s words: "All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all." (Isaiah 53:6). Before Christ, our lives were marked by wandering and rebellion, burdened by guilt and separation from God. Sin captivates, leaving us hopeless and unable to return on our own. But God, in His unfathomable mercy, chose not to turn away. Instead, He placed the full weight of our sin upon His Son. In this astonishing act, Jesus steps into our place, taking on the punishment we deserved and opening the way to reconciliation with God. We could never free ourselves, but God, in Christ, found us and brought us home. Our redemption does not rest on effort, but on Christ’s sacrifice. No matter how far you’ve strayed, no place is beyond the reach of His saving love.
Key Takeaway
Only Jesus rescues us from sin and restores us to relationship with God.
Questions to Consider
- How have you personally experienced the reality of being “astray” apart from Christ?
- What does it mean to you that Jesus bore your iniquity on your behalf?
- How might you walk in the freedom Christ has won for you this week?
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