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WONDERFUL WONDERING

This salvation was something the prophets wanted to know more about. They prophesied about this gracious salvation prepared for you, even though they had many questions as to what it all could mean. They wondered what the Spirit of Christ within them was talking about when he told them in advance about Christ's suffering and his great glory afterward. They wondered when and to whom all this would happen. They were told that these things would not happen during their lifetime, but many years later, during yours. And now this Good News has been announced by those who preached to you in the power of the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. It is all so wonderful that even the angels are eagerly watching these things happen. – 1 Peter 1:10-12 (NLT)

Have you ever stared at one piece of a puzzle without having the benefit of the picture on the front of the box? You see the colors, shape, and size, but really cannot comprehend what the completed puzzle is supposed to look like. The Old Testament prophets faced this type of a dilemma as they spoke of the Christ yet to come. Often they did not understand the words that God was giving them to speak. But speak they did, and then sat back and wondered.

For those of us on this side of the Cross, we wonder not about what will happen, but about what has already taken place. How could God do all of this for us? What love, what compassion, what sacrifice, all given on our behalf. Undeserved – yes – but gladly accepted.  

PRAYER THOUGHT: Father, thank You.