Is There Destiny?

Is there Destiny?

“This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, but he will be a joy to many others. He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose him. 35 As a result, the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your very soul.”

Jesus was destined to save the human race, as many as will believe in him.  Yet it is obvious that not everybody will believe in him.  For this singular reason, the destiny of Jesus has divided human race into two major parts – those who believe in him who are called believers and those who do not who are referred to as unbelievers. 

Jesus therefore caused many to fall while he remained joy to many others.  As for opposition, Jesus did not have serious opposition until he started exhibiting traits of his ministry – as at the age of 12 when he already knew so much as to be raising questions as he studied the word of God with the high priests.  People marvelled at his level of his wisdom at that age.  Then when he started his ministry, he started right in his own place but he was rejected. He was so fiercely opposed that he was taken to the edge of the mountain upon which his town was formed so they could push him down the cliff to his early grave.  Consistently they rejected him from all angles until he was nailed on the Cross!  Interestingly those who opposed him the most were High Priests, the Scribes, the Religious Teachers or better still those who should accept and encourage him.  Judas Iscariot got ‘suicide’ as his reward for opposing him whereas Peter got salvation for supporting him!   The soldiers’ corrupt nature were exposed as they took bribe to torture and finally nailed him. Therefore the thoughts (evil or good) of many people’s hearts were revealed through him.

But in all, his purpose for mankind was the focus – salvation! God has destined you to succeed. But you will face distractions.  People will oppose you.  People will want to target your life. But never be distracted.  Lean upon God and your good destiny shall be fulfilled in Jesus name.  Good morning.