For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given. Isaiah 9:6, KJV
I am so glad that God keeps His promise! As the children of God waited for the promise to be fulfilled, there were rough times. There were times when they doubted that a messiah would ever come.
But one night in a humble stable in Bethlehem, in the presence of sheep, and other animals, God keeps His promise. Jesus is born through the promised family line of King David and in the town prophesied by the prophet Micah.
Over the past twenty-four days we have traced the genealogy of that promise highlighted through the major events and individuals in the family tree of Jesus. See the list below:
Jesse Tree, Day 1 – The Creator
Jesse Tree, Day 2 – The First Move to Forgive
Jesse Tree, Day 3 – A God of His Word
Jesse Tree, Day 4 – Waiting on God
Jesse Tree, Day 5 – Are You Willing to Sacrifice Isaac?
Jesse Tree, Day 6: A God of Big Dreams
Jesse Tree, Day 7 – Favored by God for a Divine Destiny
Jesse Tree, Day 8- The High Cost of Discipleship
Jesse Tree, Day 9 – God’s Rules Chiseled in Love
Jesse Tree, Day 10 – A God of the Impossible
Jesse Tree, Day 11 – Can We Talk About Rahab?
Jesse Tree, Day 12 – Ruth and the Courage to Continue
Jesse Tree, Day 13 – Encourage Yourself in the Lord
Jesse Tree, Day 14 – A God of Second Chances
Jesse Tree, Day 15 – The Courage to be Different
Jesse Tree, Day 16 : Fight for Your Family!
Jesse Tree, Day 17 – In Search of A Peaceful World
Jesse Tree, Day 18 – Serving Through Suffering
Jesse Tree, Day 19 – Born in a Little Town Called Bethlehem
Jesse Tree, Day 20 – Immanuel, God With Us
Jesse Tree, Day 21 – Chosen and Highly Favored by God
Jesse Tree, Day 22 – Called to Take on a Challenging Role
Jesse Tree, Day 23 – Preparing the Way
Jesse Tree, Day 24 – The Shepherd of Us All
Friend, God is faithful to do whatever He promises. If He said it, you can believe it. God keeps His promises! What a God! What a remarkable story of a promise fulfilled!
None of us was there to witness the first coming. How about we plan to be prepared and ready for His second coming?
Have a blessed holiday season,
Live deep; laugh much.
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