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It Was Always Part Of The Plan!

But this has all taken place that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled." Then all the disciples deserted him and fled.
Matthew 26:56

How can we be sure that Jesus' death was not just the passing of another man? Well, for starters, it fulfilled 29 different prophecies. Discussing the odds of that happening, mathematician Peter Stoner draws this analogy: 'Cover the state of Texas two feet deep in silver dollars, then on one place a mark. Now, what is the probability that a person could, on their first attempt, select the marked dollar?' That is the likelihood of just eight prophecies being fulfilled in one lifetime - and Jesus fulfilled 29 in one day! Here are some of them:

a) '...He was wounded for our transgressions...bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed' (Isaiah 53:5) b) '...They pierced My hands and...feet' (Psalm 22:16) c) 'They divide My garments...And...cast lots' (Psalm 22:18) d) '...in that day...That I will make the sun go down at noon, And...darken the earth in... daylight' (Amos 8:9)..

Jesus was not the victim of circumstances - He was the arranger of them! He orchestrated every event, including Judas' handing him over, the high priest's hypocrisy and Peter's denial. Why? 'So that what the prophets wrote would come true.' Wow! You can trust what He says!

And He can change your situation. His Word says He is '...able to do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine...' (Ephesians 3:20). Did you get that? Immeasurably more. What seems impossible to us, is all in a day's work for Him. So come to Him today!

Prayer
Heavenly Father, you can change the things in my life that keep me from being more for you. Change me first! In Jesus’ Name, Amen