"Was It Enough?"

By: Zach Wood

Isaiah 53:5

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.

 

 

This may sound like I am being hard on myself, but the longer I live, the more I come to understand each day how selfish I have become.  There are days when I only think about what I want instead of thinking about what is best for my family.  I have a beautiful wife, a gorgeous daughter and a wonderful family.  However, I still find reasons to complain that I do not have enough in life.  Am I the only one who deals with this dilemma?  I think we all tend to be selfish, just some more than others.  I am working hard at correcting this problem by seeking to serve others rather than always looking to be served.

 

God reminds me each and every day that I have been so blessed with a great family!  It is unexplainable to describe the feeling of coming home each day and seeing my wife and daughter waiting for me to come in the door.  My daughter has a bright smile on her face and it just lights me up on the inside.  Every time, I think to myself, "God, why have You blessed me so much with my wife and daughter?"  I know that He is reminding me what is really important in life.  He has given me more than enough to be content. 

 

I am sure many of you have heard the song "By His Wounds" that is on Christian radio these days.  It is a beautiful song found from this passage in Isaiah.  The song is sung by several Christian artists and explains how blessed we are to have a wonderful Savior Who gave His life so that we would be healed from sin.  Every time I hear this song, I am reminded of that great sacrifice.  However, I do not always live in a way that shows appreciation.  There are days when I want more from the worldly life.  I want more things.  I know it is only human to want more sometimes, but I want to want more of Christ than anything.  The worldly battle is a tough battle to fight! 

 

The question I must ask myself daily and you also much ask yourself is "Was it enough that Christ died?"  It is a simple question, but has a profound impact when we apply it to our daily walk with Christ.  The punishment that we should have all taken was completely subdued at the Cross.  Christ blocked the torment that we should have received and it went totally on Him.  When I consider this, I feel very ashamed of how selfish I am with my desires in life.  It is time that I become more grateful for all that He has given me and continues to bless me with.  

 

I hope and pray that this devotional cuts right to your heart and helps you to come to your knees in remembrance of what Christ has done for you.  Was it enough that He died for you and me?  We know it was enough, but do we actually live like it? 

 

By His wounds we are healed!  He paid the price!