Here is a verse that I really like (did a post on it in 2009)
"Out of that terrible travail of soul, he'll see that it's worth it and be glad he did it. Through what he experienced, my righteous one, my servant, will make many "righteous ones," as he himself carries the burden of their sins. Therefore I'll reward him extravagantly— the best of everything, the highest honors—Because he looked death in the face and didn't flinch, because he embraced the company of the lowest. He took on his own shoulders the sin of the many, he took up the cause of all the black sheep." Isaiah 53: 11-12
I like this verse because it is talking about Jesus before he was even born. That is crazy to me. He's whole purpose was to die for us, the black sheep. I`m a sinner, big time, I complain, I get mad, I get jealous, I get lazy in my devotion, I care about earthly things, I could go on & on & on! But Jesus still loves me, even though sometimes it seems like I don`t need Him. If He didn`t do what He did, I would have no chance of getting into heaven. I`m so thankful He died for me. I`m so thankful He loves me & all my baggage. 
"What a God we have! And how fortunate we are to have him, this Father of our Master Jesus! Because Jesus was raised from the dead, we've been given a brand-new life and have everything to live for, including a future in heaven—and the future starts now! God is keeping careful watch over us and the future. The Day is coming when you'll have it all—life healed and whole." 1 Peter 1: 3-5
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