That the Word of the Lord Spoken through Prophecy may be Fulfilled (Santosh Poonen)

Jesus had the Father’s backing because He lived His life with the attitude that all He had was the Father’s. (John 17:10) Jesus had the Father’s love because He laid down His life on His own initiative. (John 10:17-18) Jesus calls us to follow Him in living the same way. (Luke 9:23-24) Every little aspect of Jesus’ life was foreordained, and all of Satan’s attempts to thwart God’s plan failed. The Word of the Lord: God’s action is always initiated by His Word. (Genesis 1) The Word of God is as different from the word of man as pebbles and different from seeds. (I Peter 1:23) Spoken Through Prophecy: In the New Covenant all are called to prophesy. (Acts 2:17; I Corinthians 14:1,39) Before you prophesy... love! (I Corinthians 13; esp. v4-8) Prophecy brings: edification, exhortation, and consolation to the church (I Corinthians 14:3-4); and conviction and worship to the unbeliever/ungifted (I Corinthians 14:24-25). Fulfilled: We can be absolutely certain that God’s Word will accomplish that for which it was sent. (Isaiah 55:8-13) God Who began the work will perfect it. (Philippians 1:6) Follow Jesus’ example of remaining in repose at all times through the circumstances of our life: when you’re tempted doubt the Holy Spirit’s work (Matthew 1:18-25); when you feel insignificant (Matthew 2:1-6; Micah 5:2-5); when you are being oppressed (Matthew 2:13-15); when you are being punished (Matthew 2:16-18; Jeremiah 31:10-37; Hebrews 12:1-13); when you are despised (Matthew 2:19-23; John 1:46; Acts 22:8). How shall we conclude? – If you love and God and are called according to His purpose, He will cause all things to work together for your good and nothing/nobody can succeed against you! (Romans 8:28-39).