Son, I was despised and rejected- a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief. People turned their backs to Me and looked the other way. I was despised, and no one cared. It was man’s weaknesses I carried; it was man’s sorrows that weighed Me down. Everyone thought My troubles were a punishment from My Father, a punishment for My own sins! I was pierced for man’s rebellion, crushed for man’s sins. I was beaten so that man could be whole. I was whipped so that man could be healed. My Father laid on Me the sins of all. When My Father sees all that is accomplished by My anguish, He will be satisfied. Because of My experience it will make it possible for many to be counted righteous, for I bear all man’s sins.
So be strong and immovable, and always work enthusiastically for Me. Nothing you do for Me is ever useless; although many will oppose you. So be on guard, stand firm in the faith, and be courageous. Do everything with love.
Soon, I will give you a new body that will live forever. Your earthly body is broken, but it will be raised in glory. It is weak, but it will be raised in strength. It is a natural human body, but it will be raised as a spiritual body. Your physical body cannot inherit My Kingdom, for it cannot inherit what will last forever.
The mountains may move and the hills disappear, but My faithful love for you will remain. My blessing will never be broken, for no weapon turned against you will succeed. You will silence every voice raised up to accuse you. These benefits are enjoyed by My servant, and your vindication will come. I have spoken! It will happen.
Lord, whatever I am now, it is all because You have poured out Your special favor on me. Since You are for me, I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me. I will live to tell what You have done. For this is the day You made, and I rejoice in it. You are my God, and I will praise and exalt You!