SCARS TO STARS

But he was wounded for our transgressions, he
was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our
peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed."
Isa. 53:5 (KJV)

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The Lord is the only one who can turn scars into stars in our lives.
Only Jesus can make us reflectors of His glory that we might shine for Him.
Before we came to the Lord, we were all scarred by sin and held
captive by the enemy of our souls. There was no way out, except for
the finished work of Jesus at Calvary, which was able to save
and deliver our souls from death and hell.

The wounds which scarred our Savior caused His precious blood to
flow, washing our sins away to make us whiter than the new fallen snow.
His love held him to the cross that day. When Jesus hung there in our
place, we were all on His mind.

We have been redeemed and set free, because Jesus was willing to pay
the price. "He was wounded because of our transgressions and bruised
for our iniquities. The chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and with
His stripes, we are healed."

We have so much for which to be thankful. Jesus paid it all and all to Him
we owe. Sin had left a crimson stain, but Jesus washed us white as snow. One
day we shall behold Him in all His glory. Until that day, we shall never cease to
give thanks to God for His amazing grace. Isn't it a joy to know that Jesus
walks beside us whether we walk through the valley, climb the rough side
of the mountain, or walk beside still waters? What a blessing it is to
know, we are sheltered in the arms of our Loving Savior.