Isaiah 42:5-9
And old friend used to talk about the five "P's" of
success...Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance. As a school
administrator, he knew something about the significance of being prepared.
Throughout the Old Testament, the covenantal relationship
between the Creator God and his chosen people is preparing the way for the
fulfillment of promise. Along the way, God has reminded them again and again
that they are a people of the promise whose hope is found in the faithfulness of
God. In verse nine of our text, God speaks through the prophet, saying,
"See, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare;
before they spring forth, I tell you of them." The fulfillment of promise
came in the incarnate Christ. Even after he came to this earth, Jesus continued
to tell of God's plan that ultimately led to the cross. Salvation was not a
clandestine act, but one prepared from the creation event itself, spoken of over
and over again in the words of scripture.
And so, God has been preparing
God's human creation for this moment of salvation. Our final steps to the cross
this week are but continuing reminders of preparation and
promise.
Prayer: God of Promise, you
have been faithful to your word. During this Holy Week, prepare our hearts and
guide our steps as we make our way to the cross. Amen.
Jim
Abernathy
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