Acts 4:28 · KJV

"For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done."

King James Version

Passage Context

²⁶The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ.

²⁷For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,

²⁸For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.

²⁹And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,

³⁰By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.

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Devotional Reflection

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Jesus' death on the cross at Golgotha, which paid for our sins, was not an afterthought, a mistake, or a tweaked plan. Jesus came as God's chosen one, His holy Messiah, to die for everyone's sins and give us life and eternal life. Those who were evil and tried to kill Him to maintain their place and power were just doing what God knew they would do. He took what a few wicked people intended and turned it into a way for everyone to be saved.

Prayer

Almighty God and loving Father, thank you for your great sacrifice, which gives you the justice you want and allows you to extend your rich mercy and grace. Thank you, Jesus, in whose name I pray, for your loving sacrifice, your holy example, and your promise to return for me. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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