“But he was pierced for our transgressions,
he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.”
(Isaiah 53:5)
When Ruth Bell Graham was thirteen, she went to a boarding school.
But she soon became very homesick.? Every night she cried herself to sleep.?
Ruth finally asked her sister, Rosa, for advice.? Rosa said, “Find a Bible verse and put your own name in it.? See if that helps.”
Ruth opened her Bible and turned to a favorite chapter, Isaiah fifty-three.? Then she did as her sister instructed.? Ruth read:
He was pierced for Ruth’s transgressions,
He was crushed for Ruth’s iniquities;
the punishment that brought Ruth peace was upon Him,
and by His wounds Ruth is healed.”
Suddenly she was filled with God’s comfort and peace.
Friend, the Bible is God’s personal word to you.? When you need comfort or reassurance, read Scripture passages and insert your name in the verses.
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Then thank God for His promises to you!
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