Week Thirty-Five: Think Big
This Week’s Readings
Day 1: Isaiah 47-49
Day 2: Isaiah 50-53
Day 3: Isaiah 54-57
Day 4: Isaiah 58-60
Day 5: Isaiah 61-63
Day 6: Isaiah 64-66
Day 7: Catch up
Reflections
Have you ever experienced a barren season in your life? In what way?
In what ways have you been underestimating or limiting yourself?
What is that big thing that God is placing into your hands?
Reflections from The Bible in 52 Weeks by Dr. Kimberly Moore
GraceNotes - My Reflections
Isaiah 53:4-5
Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.
What a powerful reminder that Jesus took on all of our pain and suffering so that we could experience healing and peace. This is truly the ultimate “He did it all so we wouldn’t have to” moment. We’ve all carried burdens that weren’t even our own — but Jesus took on the heaviest load imaginable: our sins, our guilt, our shame. And He didn’t just carry it; He got pierced and crushed for it.
Imagine trying to pay a debt you don’t even have the funds for, and Jesus steps in and says, “I got this, sis.” He took the punishment that brought us peace—that deep, internal peace that can’t be shaken by drama, disappointment, or the “it’s always something’s” in our lives. And by His wounds, we’re healed. Not just a temporary “I feel better” type of healing, but a full-on transformation. He gave it all, healing us and aligning everything back in place, so we can walk freely and boldly in our purpose.
When you really think about it, Isaiah 53:4-5 is Jesus saying, “I’m going to take care of this once and for all. You just focus on living in the freedom I’m giving you.” It’s freeing to know that His suffering wasn’t for nothing—it was for us. So let’s embrace the healing, the peace, and the wholeness He already paid for. His sacrifice wasn’t a “maybe”—it was a “done deal.
Isaiah 55:8-9
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the Lord. ‘As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
His ways are higher, His thoughts are deeper, and sometimes it’s hard for us to wrap our minds around that. We live with this human, earthly understanding, always trying to figure out the hows and whys of our lives, but we’ll never fully grasp things the way God does.
This really hit home for me when we went to my son’s parent-teacher conference this week. His teacher mentioned that, although he’s incredibly gifted, sometimes he feels like he should know everything. She had to give him a little reality check and explain that if we knew it all, we’d be God—and that’s not the quest. And that’s exactly what the Lord is telling us in Isaiah 55: we aren’t supposed to know it all. God’s plan and understanding are on a completely different level.
Think of it this way: while we’re over here trying to solve life’s mysteries, asking “Why didn’t that job work out?” or “How could this situation happen?”—God’s looking at the full picture. He sees the entire timeline, the layers of purpose, the outcomes we can’t even imagine. And honestly, that’s a relief! It takes the pressure off. We don’t need to know everything; we just need to trust the One who does.
So, let’s remind ourselves: we’re not in the business of being all-knowing. That job is taken, and thank goodness for that. Our task is to trust, even when things don’t make sense, knowing that God’s plan is so much bigger and better than what we can see or understand. And that? That’s where the real peace comes from.
Isaiah 64:8
Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.
Think about it: God doesn’t haphazardly toss us on the wheel. Every twist, every turn, every bit of pressure is intentional. We may be thinking, “What’s going on in this season?” but God’s like, “Trust me, I’ve got this.” He’s shaping us into something beautiful, even when we don’t see the final form yet.
The best part? We don’t have to have all the answers. We just need to trust the Potter. He knows what He’s doing, and no matter what stage we’re in—whether we feel unfinished, cracked, or a little off-center—God’s hands are steady, and His purpose for us is perfect. So let’s relax, let Him work, and remember we’re in good hands, because God doesn’t make mistakes!
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