SIGNS

Monday, December 20th, 2010

Today's Passage: Isaiah 53
Memory Verse: Luke 2: 11-12

There's no event in the Bible that shows how specific God is like the birth of Jesus.  God knows that the only way humanity would be prepared for His coming is to communicate the fact through other humans.  Let's face it, Folks: as much as we say we want to see miracles, how many of us wouldn't simply lose our minds if an angel appeared to us?  I can therefore understand why God chose to speak individually to the ones He trusted with His message.

So let's rewind to the prophet Isaiah.  Centuries before Jesus even came on the scene, God made known to His chosen people that a Man would come to redeem them from their sins.  It may have seemed like mumbo jumbo to those who weren't paying attention, but if you look more closely, you will see that the description of Jesus' death is a strict parallel with what Isaiah describes.

Fast forward to when Jesus was born.  As he lies sleeping in that manger, first shepherds, then wise men come to worship him, as if from out of nowhere.  How did they know He was there?  Of course, God sent His angels to let them know where to look.  Next,  watch what happens when Mary and Joseph take Him to be dedicated in the temple.  All of a sudden, it seems like people start coming out of the woodwork to confirm that this is the Christ, the Lord of the whole earth.  If Mary wasn't sure before that she was carrying the Child of God, each messenger brought further confirmation.

Today, let your heart be at rest that if the Lord has called you, He'll get every set of instructions to you that affect your destiny.  Whatever He can't get TO you personally,  He'll  send someone through other means.  Always be on the lookout for signs. They're everywhere you care to look.

Prayer: Father, You went to great lengths to seal my destiny.  Thank You for Your faithfulness in completing the process of salvation.  I ask You now to use me however You see fit, everywhere and anytime to spread the message of love to Your children.  In Jesus' Name, Amen.