Now this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet saying, “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is God with us. – Matthew 1:22-23
It seems, this year has passed by very quickly. Already, we are preparing to celebrate the birth of our Savior. What took place that quiet night in Bethlehem, was unnoticed by most. While the world slept, the glory of God entered our darkness as perfect light. This didn’t need to be the case, however. If only the Jewish people had read what was prophesied so many years before by Isaiah (Is. 7:14). And it is not there only. We often quote, looking back at Isaiah 9:6, “Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given.” Perhaps it was missed because of the quiet way in which he came.
The second coming of Jesus will be impossible to ignore. Luke records, “And then shall they see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.” (Luke 21:27) We have the privilege to look back and see how God fulfilled His promise and to anticipate the fulfillment of prophecy concerning His return. You can trust the Lord and His word… Jesus is coming!!
In Christ Alone,
Pastor David