Bible Reading: Genesis 1,2; Matthew 1.
“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 1:23 (KJV)
The prophecy and the birth of Jesus is a sure sign that all God has spoken about us will surely come to pass. His plan for us are for good such that will bring glory to His name. And He always keeps to His Word. Isaiah 14:24 (KJV) says, “The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand.”
However, the event in the last year should not cause you to lose hope. Yes, so many things happened in the year 2020 but the fact that we are here on this first day of January 2021 is a sign that God is still in heaven. Despite the attempt of the enemy to wipe out the human race or cause terror on the earth, God is still with us and His plans for us has not changed.
Remember, when God created the world, He saw all He created as good (Genesis 1). It has not changed, despite the perversion we see, hold unto God’s word. Never you let circumstances make you take your eyes off what God’s word has said or is saying. Hold unto it, let it not depart from your eyes, and it will give life to that situation (Proverbs 4:21-22). The “life” there is the life as intended by God in that situation.
As you begin the year 2021, make it a goal to always keep God’s word in your eyes, heart and mind more than you used to, especially the word that says “God is with us.” The same God who created the whole world in seven days is with you. Speak it out to yourself until it becomes planted in your heart and walk triumphantly in that knowledge all through year 2021.
It is a beautiful year already.
Prayer: Father, I thank You for Your presence in my life all through year 2020. Walk with me again all through this year in Jesus name.