Isaiah 53:5 …he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace…

Eph. 5:1-2  Be imitators of God…and walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

The Lord took our sin on Himself that we might have peace with God. And we’re to imitate Him. We’re to love, and that’s what love looks like, laying down your life, giving up yourself. That’s how our lives can be a sweet aroma. What does that look like?

vs. 21-22 submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ, giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Is. 52:11 Depart, depart, go out from there; touch no unclean thing; go out from the midst of her; purify yourselves, you who bear the vessels of the Lord.

You are the vessel of the Lord. We give up our lives in this world. We should want no part of it.

Why? Why do we give up our lives? Because He first loved us. Because of the love of Christ.

Is. 51:19  …devastation and destruction, famine and sword; who will comfort you?