Jesus’ life seemed to be without fruit; it ended at the cross. Jesus is rejected, despised, and deserted—even by his Father. He had no form or majesty that we should look at him, and no beauty that we should desire him. He was despised and rejected by men… (Isaiah 53:2–3). This is much different from the Pharisees who were admired by the people for their piety. He was cut out of the land of the living, stricken for the transgression of my people (Isaiah 53:8). The curse of our fruitlessness was on him. In that way he made us free from the curse to bless us (Galatians 3:13–14). And when he blesses us, he makes our life fruitful.