Chastised for Our Peace

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. -Isaiah 53:5 (KJV)

“The chastisement of our peace was upon him.” Why was Jesus chastised so much? Think about it: He was beaten. He was whipped until His back was laid open. His beard was plucked out, and a crown of thorns was placed on His head. Then, finally, He was nailed to the Cross.

But none of Jesus’ suffering was without purpose. Everything that happened to Him was substitutionary. Jesus wore a crown of thorns so we could be crowned with glory and honor. Because He bore our chastisement, we can now live in peace, free from depression and mental anguish.

When you go into any church in this nation and ask, “How many would like more peace?” most people raise their hands. Why? Because most Christians don’t know that peace already belongs to them.

Jesus didn’t have to put up with all that His tormenters did to Him. He said, ‘No man can take My life, only I can lay it down. No man has any authority or power over Me unless it comes from above.” (John 10:18.) But Jesus paid that price willingly, bearing our chastisement and shedding His blood to give us peace of mind.

CONFESSION:

Jesus was chastised for my peace; therefore, I am forever free from depression and mental anguish. I live in the peace of God!

From: A Devotional for Divine Health Prescription for a Miracle, Mark Brazee, 1999