His life revolved around being a drummer for a band, and he got mixed up with drugs.
But then some friends invited him to church, where he found the love and prayers of the people to be irresistible.
After a short spiritual struggle, Michael trusted Jesus as Savior.
This was a monumental change for a wayward Jewish teen.
One day he told his dad he had heard about Old Testament texts describing Jesus.
His dad, incredulous, asked, 'Where?'
When Michael open his Bible, it fell to Isaiah 53.
They read it, and Michael exclaimed, 'That's Him! That's Jesus!'
Indeed, it is Jesus. Through the help of Christians and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Brown (today a Bible scholar and an author) came to recognize the Messiah of Isaiah 53.
He experienced the salvation that changes lives, forgives sin, and gives abundant life to all who trust the "Man of sorrows" (v3).
Jesus is the one who was "wounded for our transgressions" and who died for us on the cross (v5).
The Bible reveals Jesus, who alone has the power to change lives."
Let’s pray: Father, thank You for preparing the way for us to Your heavenly abode!
We see that Your love for us caused You to enable Your Son, Jesus, to walk among men, interact with them, and then be willing to take all our griefs and sorrows to the Cross.
He knew no sin, but became sin for us, to take on the punishment we deserve. May we cherish Him more each day, as we live our New Life in Him. We pray this in Jesus' Name, amen.
Today’s Bible verse: Is. 53:4, 5 "Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed."
Today’s quote:
“My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly lean on Jesus’ name. –Mote
Hope that has its foundation in God
will not crumble under the pressures of life.”
Our thought today: Don't try to make God in your image. Address God as the Almighty. He has you covered from A to Z. Keep your eyes on Him!
“My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly lean on Jesus’ name. –Mote
Hope that has its foundation in God
will not crumble under the pressures of life.”
Our thought today: Don't try to make God in your image. Address God as the Almighty. He has you covered from A to Z. Keep your eyes on Him!
Monday’s post: Some Basic Truths About Who You Are in Christ Jill Savage gives us basic truths taken from Ephesians 1 – 3.
"They are some basic truths about who you are in Christ that can be used to counteract Satan’s lies.
This is your true ID in God’s eyes!.."
This is your true ID in God’s eyes!.."
A popular post: Just Passing Through Heaven's a real place! Mary Southerland shared with us, "I was flipping through television channels in a futile attempt to find something worth watching for a few minutes..."
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