He Was Obedient To The Word

“Men and brethren, this Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus." Acts 1:16

Reading the story of the betrayal and arrest of our Lord Jesus, one might well wonder why the Lord did not simply fire Judas and get another disciple. However, the reason we do not wonder over that is the very word of God, which as Peter states in our verse today, had to be fulfilled.

When it comes to those prophecies that are not yet fulfilled, 'when' is the only question left. We may not know the method of the fulfillment, but we know that God will take care of it in His all mighty power. Why is because God has His purpose for doing it. We may even debate literal fulfillment versus figurative, but we know that the time is near. When these things will happen we don't know, but we do know they will happen. The prophecy of God is an unstoppable force; a juggernaut standing firm in the river of time. We will meet it at the appointed time.

Jesus was the One who knew what was to come, including everything Judas would do to Him. Yet, He did not avoid the will of His Father, God, who gave the word centuries before. Our Lord Jesus, He was obedient to the Word.

Thank You, dear God, for Your obedient Son who died to save us from our sin,

Bucky