“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed” (Isa. 53:5).
“The chastisement of our peace was upon him.” Why was Jesus chastised so much? Think about it: He was beaten. He was whipped until His back was laid open. His beard was plucked out, and a crown of thorns was placed on His head. Then, finally, He was nailed to the Cross.
But none of Jesus’ suffering was without purpose. Everything that happened to Him was substitutionary.
Jesus wore a crown of thorns so we could be crowned with glory and honor. Because He bore our chastisement, we can now live in peace, free from depression and mental anguish.
When you go into any church in this nation and ask, “How many would like more peace?” most of the people raise their hands. Why? Because most Christians don’t know that peace already belongs to them.
Jesus didn’t have to put up with all that His tormenters did to Him. He said, “No man can take My life; only I can lay it down. No man has any authority or power over Me unless it comes from above” (John 10:18).
But Jesus paid that price willingly, bearing our chastisement and shedding His blood to give us peace of mind.
Jesus was chastised for my peace; therefore,
I am forever free from depression and mental
anguish. I live in the peace of God!
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers
For over 40 years, Pastors Mark and Janet Brazee have traveled throughout the world sharing the Word of God and the Spirit of God. Together they've shared the powerful truths of faith and healing in more than 50 nations.
Today Mark and Janet pastor World Outreach Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where they base their ongoing outreach to the world. The Brazees still travel as the Lord leads, and they are raising up a congregation who share their passion to reach Tulsa and the world.