Reaching Fulfillment

Luke 22:36-37

36 He said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one. 37 It is written: ‘And he was numbered with the transgressors’[a]; and I tell you that this must be fulfilled in me. Yes, what is written about me is reaching its fulfillment.”

Have you noticed how quickly the tides can change? Jesus and the disciples had previously relied on the generosity of others during his ministry but because of what was going to happen to Jesus, it would be very different. Jesus warned the disciples that the kindness of others would be far and few between. Jesus would be treated as a common criminal and the lives of the disciples would be in danger. Therefore, they would have to make their own way and even protect themselves because Jesus' purpose was nearing fulfillment.

The closer you are to anything that God has for you, know that it will look like everything has gone awry but God is still in control. Nothing will happen that he doesn't know about. The important concept to grasp is that God has your back and he will still light your path even in the midst of what look likes complete chaos. It's at this time that the enemy can be very cunning and attempt to drop seeds of fear and doubt if given an open door. Hold on to what God has told you and know that what is for you is reaching fulfillment.