We’re The Seed Of Jesus Christ
Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath
put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul
an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall
prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD
shall prosper in his hand (Isaiah 53:10)
The Holy Spirit, speaking through the Prophet
Isaiah, prophesied the coming of the Messiah
as an offering for sin, and also the fact that He shall
see His “seed,” who shall prolong His days. The seed
of Jesus is the Church. Through the Church, the Lord
Jesus prolongs His days. Jesus came into this world,
lived in this world, conquered this world, died, was
buried, resurrected, and ascended to heaven. But His
life continues today through us. We’re the ones living
out His life today. He lives on, through us.
Acts 1:1 talks about “…all that Jesus began both
to do and teach,” which refers to His miraculous
works and teachings about the Kingdom of God. As
you read further into the book of Acts, you’ll find that
the Lord continued to teach and to do the same things
through the Apostles whom He had chosen. They,
in turn, delivered the same teachings to others, and
finally, it got to every one of us; and it’ll continue until
Jesus comes again. We’re His ambassadors, teaching
the same things He taught, and doing the same works
He did. Isaiah 53:8 says, “…he was cut off out of the land
of the living: for the transgression of my people was
he stricken.” The world thought they were through
with Him; but then came you and I! Today, when
you show up, Jesus shows up. Always be mindful that
Christ is living through you. Anyone who needs to
know what Jesus looks like only needs to look at you!
You’re the effulgence of His glory, the express image
of His person, a partaker of His life, and a dispenser
of His love, righteousness and grace. You’re His
representative in the earth today.
Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, I’m so thankful for the love and grace
you’ve lavished upon me. Thank you for expressing yourself to
the world through me. I’m the effulgence of Christ’s glory,
the express image of His person, and my life is a manifestation
of your praise and glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further study:
Galatians 3:16; Galatians 3:29; 2 Corinthians 5:20
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 16:16-40
Job 1-2
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 6:20-30
Deuteronomy 31