All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
One the important ways in which the LORD, God, the Almighty confirms that a message from Him is that it confirms prophecy, or is in accord with a passage of Scripture, often followed by a recall of the confirming passage. I need to be suspicious of any statement by me or others that begins with the phrase, "The LORD told me…" and is not followed by an appropriate quotation and certainly not one taken out of context. Don't quote something like the following:"Judas … went and hanged himself." Matthew 27:3-5 and "You go, and do likewise." Luke 10:37
Be exceedingly careful that our claims of divine leading are consistent with all of Scripture.
Today's readings in the Psalms:
Morning: Psalm 15
Mid-day: 119:81-88
Evening: Psalm 90
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