All This

Scripture:

Matthew 1:22 "All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet".

Observation:

Just prior to this passage we read the genealogy of Jesus, how Mary became pregnant as a virgin and how an angel came to Joseph in a dream with a prophetic word about what Jesus would do.  Then it says, "All this" happened to fulfill what the Lord had spoken.

Application:

There were so many details about the life of Christ that were prophesied in the old Testament that Jesus would have to fulfill, but God fulfilled it perfectly.  We need to realize that God will do "all this" to bring about the fulfillment of His word.  When God speaks, it will come to pass and He will go to "all this" trouble to make it happen according to His word.  His words are accurate and can me trusted.  We need to trust that god can still bring about "all this" in our lives.

Prayer:

Father, that You for reminding me that You did "All This" to prepare for the coming of Jesus and that You will do whatever it takes to bring about Your word.  I trust that You are working "all this" in my life right now to bring about Your will.  Thanks for being concerned about the details in our lives.

Yours,
Jeff