“Long ago I told you what was going to happen. Then suddenly I took action, and all my predictions came true.” (Isaiah 48:3 NLT)
To me one of the most undeniable proofs of the truth of Scripture is the fulfillment of Prophecy. Through the accounts of God’s messengers the birth of the coming Messiah was described in unmistakable detail. Ray Majoran describes it this way: “And while Your works in the past are undeniable, what stands above them all is how clearly You pointed to Your one and only Son, Jesus Christ. Hundreds of prophecies, scattered across generations, all found their fulfillment in one Person. He was born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2, Matthew 2:1), betrayed for silver (Zechariah 11:12–13, Matthew 26:14–15), pierced for our transgressions (Isaiah 53:5, John 19:34–37), buried with the rich (Isaiah 53:9, Matthew 27:57–60), and raised in victory (Psalm 16:10, Acts 2:31). Not one detail missed. To ignore it would be to close our eyes to truth.
Father, You don’t make predictions; You make promises. And when You act, it’s never random, but always part of what You’ve already made known (Acts 2:23). So please help us live with that in mind, grounded in what You’ve already spoken — steady in our faith, thoughtful in our choices, and ready for whatever You set before us.”(See He Spoke. It Happened. 06-22-25)
While that’s amazing and helpful, the best part for me is that the Lord knows exactly what’s happening and is going to happen in my life and yours. Why is that helpful? We worry and fret about our outcomes, but they’re already a “done deal” for the Lord. He sees the ending as clearly as the beginning and knows every detail in between.
And you may be thinking, “Well, yeh, but how does that help me to know how to walk through what I’m going through right now? Yeh, sure, I’m going to heaven, but how is that helping me navigate my troubles now?” And, of course, I get it but think about it. If the all-knowing, all-loving, all-seeing Lord of Creation lives in your heart, don’t you think He can give you sound guidance through the maze of your present circumstances?
Isn’t the Holy Spirit’s presence a vital resource in helping you make decisions from day to day, illuminating your mind and heart, activating your faith, strengthening your confidence in the adequacy of the Lord’s insights, wisdom, and understanding? Not knowing what the future holds may be among the best gifts the Lord has given us.
What if, as an ailing grandfather, I sat my only grandchild down and said: “You’re young and full of promise, but one day, sooner than you can imagine, you’re going to be an old, worn-out shell of your former self. There’s no use applying yourself or making an effort to improve, it’s not really going to matter in the end.”
While that might be an old person’s perspective, it’s not only discouraging, it’s also a lie. Because of the grace and mercy of God, and because He knows the end from the beginning, He can and will guide us in the best ways we can invest ourselves in His eternal Kingdom in such a way that nothing we do for Him is ever wasted. It becomes an investment in what He is preparing for all who love and honor Him.
Then our grandkids who learn to follow Jesus can look back on their life and say: “My Grandparents were right. Following Jesus is everything they said it would be. I’m so glad I learned to love and follow Him!”
Food for thought.
Blessings, Ed 😊
Walking With Jesus 