“But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.”

Isaiah 53:5 (ESV)

My older sister was pregnant and went in for a routine checkup at 28 weeks. What was expected to be a normal visit turned into a frightening report. The ultrasound showed that the baby was not receiving nutrients through the umbilical cord and was not breathing well. She was immediately rushed into an emergency C-section.

The baby weighed only 900 grams. We were told the survival rate was extremely low. Nothing was prepared—emotionally, physically, or mentally. My sister, already in postpartum shock, struggled to process the diagnosis and the overwhelming fear. Soon the baby developed a high fever, and doctors could not determine the cause. That tiny baby—small enough to fit in a palm—underwent spinal and brain fluid testing while experiencing repeated breathing pauses.

As the infection worsened, the doctors said they were not confident the baby would survive. They gave her only 24 hours.

It was Good Friday in 2011. My mother called us—all siblings living in different parts of the world—asking us to fast and pray. As we sought God together, my mother shared a scripture from Colossians 2:14:

“By canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.”

She declared this with boldness—that Jesus had already cancelled every accusation and nailed it to the cross. Her faith was strengthened, and she believed God had snatched the baby from the hands of the enemy.

A few hours later, my mother received a message from my brother-in-law: the baby survived. The doctors discovered the cause of the infection, began treatment, and she started responding well. Relief flooded us, and we praised God for His mercy. Later my brother-in-law shared that the baby had stopped breathing for nearly a full minute before suddenly breathing again. We believe with all our hearts that the Lord intervened and pulled her back from the spirit of death.

She remained in the NICU for nearly four months before fully recovering. Today, she stands as a living testimony of God’s healing power and grace.

I want to remind you today—God is still healing, restoring, and performing miracles. Every day is a Good Friday when we remember that the wounds of Jesus still speak healing, restoration, redemption, and wholeness over our lives.

What happened on the cross was a divine exchange: Jesus took the consequences of our sin upon Himself, so we could receive life. He cancelled every verdict, every accusation, every curse, every plan of the enemy—so we could walk in freedom and fullness.

Enjoy the fullness of His grace and mercy by believing in the finished work of the cross.

Prayer:

Jesus, thank You for Your sacrifice on the cross. Thank You that by Your wounds we are healed—spirit, soul, and body. Strengthen our faith to believe that nothing is impossible for You. Help us walk in the freedom, restoration, and abundant life You gave us. Amen.