Matthew 1:22 · KJV

"Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,"

King James Version

Passage Context

²⁰But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

²¹And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

²²Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

²³Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

²⁴Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

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Devotional Reflection

LoveJoyPeaceGratitudeHopeAwe

God had promised it many times. Men, women, and angels had been waiting for it for a long time. Now, it has happened in Jesus. We have God with us. Jesus is Immanuel. We live in a world that has been touched by God's very presence. And it happened just like the old prophets said it would.

Prayer

LORD God, my heavenly Father, thank you for keeping your promises, especially when it cost you so much to do so. I want to know you better, O God, not just as someone I study, but as someone I encounter in my daily life. I'm looking for you, so please let me know you're there. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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