Daily Devotion

River of Life Christian Church ︳www.rolcc.net/english Luke 2:1   "...So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.  He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.  While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn."   The birth of Jesus did not just happen one random night more than two thousand years ago.  Everything about His birth had been prepared in God's eternal plan.  In Genesis chapter three, God prophesied that the descendent of the woman will hurt the head of the enemy; the "descendent" is not just any offspring, but rather it refers specifically to Lord Jesus.  In the Old Testament time, God prophesied the coming of the Savior to the Israelites through many prophets, and God also paved the way for the birth of Jesus throughout history.  In the time of Caesar Augustus, God made the final preparation for the birth of Jesus.  According to God's plan, Jesus was to be born in the town of Bethlehem.  First and foremost, his parents had to return from Nazareth to Bethlehem, because at that time Caesar Augustus ordered everyone to go back to their birthplaces to register.  Why did that have to happen?  Was it as coincidence or God's arrangement?  The Bible says that even "the king's heart is in the hand of the Lord; he directs it like a watercourse wherever He pleases."  Romans 11:33 also says: "Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?"   Do you know that God is still in control of our lives?  God is still moving; He does not rest or sleep.  When God's time is here, He will let all things work together for the good of those who love God.  Although Joseph and Mary did not understand about God's guidance, like why they had to go all the way to Bethlehem?  Why weren't they able to find a place to stay?  We often don't understand God's work and His will, or perhaps you have encountered many setbacks and don't understand why you are facing all kinds of issues.  We nevertheless thank God because we know that He is still in control, and we don't need to worry.  Although there was no room at the inn, God's arm never shortened and He will still move until His will is done.  You can give everything in your life to His hands because He will make all things work for the good of those who love Him.        Pray with Pastor Tong           Dear Lord, I thank you because when Jesus was born, you were able to make Caesar Augustus issue the order for people to return to their birthplace, and in the same way your hands are still in control today.  Let us give our life to your hands, for we know that you care for us and you want to accomplish great things in our life.  We thank you and we want to once again enjoy peace as we rest in your working hands.  I thank you and I pray in the victorious name of Jesus, amen!

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