Isaiah 48:13
Indeed My hand has laid the foundation of the earth, and My right hand has stretched out the heavens; When I call to them, they stand up together.
DAILY READING –Hebrews 11:1-22; Exodus 13:1-14:31; Proverbs 5
The Bible’s statement in Mathew 2 that a star stopped over Bethlehem has often sounded outlandish to scientists. From their study, they know stars don’t stop over cities. But recently in the news, a man called Frederick Larson, made outstanding discoveries that proved the Bible true. Using simulations with modern computer software, he was able to go back in time and recreate what the sky must have looked like at the time of the birth of Jesus. This can be possible because movement of planetary bodies are very precise and can be calculated. Using this system, he made the amazing discovery that indeed the star of Bethlehem, the brightest star ever known to man, did appear at the period of Jesus’s birth. And not only that, this star indeed did stop over Bethlehem!
This again is an astounding proof of the truth of the Gospel. The word of God is eternally true. His Word also controls creation. God upholds everything by the Word of His power. There is perfect order in the universe because of the infallibility of the Word of God. It is because of the perfect order in the arrangement of the universe that astronauts are able to travel into outer space. They are able to calculate beforehand the movement of the planetary bodies, to avoid collisions on their voyage. It is also because of this order in the universe that people in ancient days, like the wise men, journeyed, following the stars without getting lost.
The Bible says that God counts the stars and knows them all by name. (Psalm 147:4). If He knows the stars by name, He certainly knows each one of us by name. And if the Word of God has not failed in the order of the universe, how can it then fail in the matters that concern us? This indicates that when we submit to God’s Word, our lives will also move in perfect order and precision.
This is why when we are in the will of God we do not need to bother because our lives are following a divinely orchestrated course. Things do not just happen; there is a pattern that is gradually unfolding. There is a script being followed.
Angel Gabriel rebuked Zechariah for not believing the Word of God which will be accomplished in its season. So the Word has season, an appointed time for its fulfillment. This is why Habakkuk 2:3 says, ‘Though it tarry wait for it, because it will surely come, it will not tarry.’ Therefore, the greatest service we can do ourselves is to ensure we follow God’s will, so as not to miss our own season for the fulfillment of His Word in our lives. There is an order being followed. There is a season to every of God’s promise.
Just as the universe moves in order and precision, when we align with God’s will, at the pointed time and season what is due us will manifest. We therefore enter into our rest, having ceased from our own works, rather listening to the voice of the Spirit and obeying, as He leads us along God’s ordered and preordained path, just as the planets move in their own orbit.
PRAYER: Lord, please help me to align myself with Your Word, so that my life can be ordered to manifest what You have ordained for my life in each season.
Quote :
God’s promises in Christ in your life may appear delayed, but never forget that delays are not denials.
[ADAPTED FROM THE BOOK DIVINE ORDER FOR A LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS]