Isaiah 53 - 55

God's Servant is described as One Who will demonstrate God's love at a great cost.  Misunderstood and mistreated, the Servant is greatly rewarded and is seen by God as being highly successful.  God's ways are carried out in the life of this Servant; and we are the beneficiaries, we who are so undesrving.  For this reason, we can sing and rejoice in the peace that the Servant initiates on our behalf.  An invitation is extended to those who will respond to God's offer of peace and abundance.  This is not a life of ease; but a life that is blessed by having God as its Director and Sustainer.  His ways and words are right and righteous.  His plans bring the way of life and rejoicing.