Today I'm sharing a devotion from Wisdom for Life. I pray it will bless you as you prepare to celebrate Christ's resurrection! Gail
Precious Predictions of Christ
I love how God whispered clues about Christ’s coming throughout the entire Old Testament. These wonderful prophecies prove the supernatural and purposeful actions of God in human history.
Psalm 22 is one example. It contains vivid descriptions of Christ’s crucifixion: “I am poured out like water, and all my bones are disjointed; . . . my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth. . . . They pierced my hands and my feet. . . . People look and stare at me” (vv. 14–17).
Look at these stunning comparisons below:
Psalm 22:1: “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?”
Matthew 27:46: “About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out with a loud voice, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?’”
Psalm 22:18: “They divided my garments among them selves, and they cast lots for my clothing.”
Matthew 27:35: “After crucifying him, they divided his clothes by casting lots.”
Beginning in Genesis 3:15, God planted “clues” about the coming of our Savior. He wants us to know that all along He had a plan to turn our darkness to light and our death to life.
Thousands of years before Christ came to earth, Psalm 22 told us about His sacrificial death for our sins. Isn’t it wonderful to know that God’s love for us is present in every detail of His revelation?
For Further Thought
Enjoy this prophecy of Christ’s eternal sonship and priesthood: Psalm 2:7; Psalm 110; Acts 13:33; and Hebrews 5:1–10.
To see two other Wisdom for Life devotions posted on Bible Love Notes:
No comments:
Post a Comment