The Daily Fountain Devotional Thursday, December 22, 2022
The Daily Fountain Devotional Thursday, December 22, 2022
Thursday, December 22,2022
TOPIC: CHILD WITH DESTINY
TEXT: Matthew 1:18-25
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily. 20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins. 22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 23 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.
24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: 25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name Jesus.
The Daily Fountain Devotional Thursday, December 22, 2022
INTRODUCTION TEXT
Every child born into this world comes with a purpose and a destiny. In our text, angel Gabriel announces the purpose and destiny of Jesus ahead of His birth. He said that Jesus would come to bring salvation to mankind. And when Jesus came, He was never at any point confused about that. God was very confident that His Son would succeed in His mission to save His people. Jesus did exactly what He came to do: He saved us (and still saves us) from our sins. He paid the debt we owed but could never pay. Jesus came into our world to clean up the mess we couldn't clean ourselves.
God has a purpose and a destiny for each child or person-including you. Have you discovered yours? Are you working towards fulfilling your purpose and destiny? It may not be clear to you what your specific purpose may be but as you submit yourself to Jesus who saves, He will draw you into the general purpose of living a life to glorify His name. He is Immanuel - always with us and still in the business of saving people. He calls you to come to Him and receive wisdom so you can live and fulfil your destiny. Note that you are no ordinary person but a child of destiny.
Prayer: Lord, please make known to me my purpose and destiny on earth, amen.