GOD’S TIMING IS AMAZING
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law.
Galatians 4:4 NLT
TODAY’S THOUGHT
The timing of God is amazing. For hundreds of years the nation of Israel had been anticipating the Messiah. But the time was not right.
Historians are quick to point out the unique advantages of the timing of Jesus' birth. Because of the Romans, there were safe roads to travel in most of the known world. There was also a common language that allowed people of a variety of ethnic groups to communicate. And there was basic peace because of Rome's military might.
These unique factors allowed the message of Jesus to spread far and wide. Without the work of Rome, the birth, life, and death of Jesus could have been a secret act in a small and insignificant part of the world.
Once again, we see that God uses unusual sources to bring about His incredible plan. I'm sure the Jews in Israel did not look at the Romans as a blessing. But in retrospect they were part of God's plan.
Are their circumstances or people in your life that might be part of God's plan? Unique pieces of God's work that you haven't even noticed yet?
TODAY’S PRAYER
Holy Spirit please help me to see the plan of God for my life. Give me eyes to see what God is doing--even though the difficult times. Give me a faith that hangs in when things don't make sense.
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Lord I’ll always trust that everything is according to your plan.