[RE]FOCUS Day 13
Week 2: Reflecting
Day 6: Prophets
By Miriam Hoerner
READ:
Have you ever been told a prediction of something in the future that was so detailed and good that you really hoped it would come true? In the Old Testament, Isaiah and other prophets made many prophecies about the coming Messiah. Prophecies about how Jesus would come into the world and how He would interact with the world once He was here. Whenever we talk about prophecies, we really have to talk about two verses: the prophecy itself and the fulfillment of that prophecy. Today we are looking at the prophecy in Isaiah 41:1-4 and the fulfillment of it in Matthew 12:18-21.
Isaiah tells us about a God who is eternal, present with the first generations all the way until the last generations. Isaiah also tells us about a Messiah who will change the lives of individuals and nations. When we move to the Matthew account, we see Jesus mend broken lives and hearts. At the end of the Matthew verses, he reminds us that the nations will put their hope in the name of Jesus. Jesus fulfilled every prophecy about Him in the Old Testament and He keeps all of His promises. Our hope is in Jesus because He keeps His promises, He mends our brokenness, and He is with us always.
PRAY:
Holy Spirit, You spoke through prophets to call Your people return to You, and to continue onward in faith. You spoke through Jesus during His ministry during His time here. Now You speak to us through Your Word, through baptism, and through communion. Help us to receive Your Word, to refocus our eyes and hearts on the One who is our Refuge and Strength. Amen.
LIVE:
How difficult is it to know that God knows the future, but you don’t? How does knowing that God holds the future and speaks to you now encourage you in faith?