Ezekiel 3:17
An “Appointment” Pop Quiz
True or False:
– God is interested in our lives, relationships, and families.
– God assigns individuals to particular tasks.
– God has set times in history.
– God appointed someone for you.
If you said true to the above, you are correct. Consider the following.
“So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the APPOINTED time of which God had spoken to him.” Genesis 21:2
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I have APPOINTED you a prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5
“He (Jesus) APPOINTED twelve, so that they would be with Him and that He could send them out to preach.” Mark 3:14
“Take heed, keep on the alert; for you do not know when the APPOINTED time will come.” Mark 13:33
“And inasmuch as it is APPOINTED for men to die once and after this comes judgment.” Hebrews 9:27
Of all God’s appointments, the greatest is Jesus. “that He may send Jesus, the Christ appointed for you,” Acts 3:20.
Yes, God appointed Christ to save us and He appoints times, people, events, and more. What has He appointed you to do?
LORD GOD, You APPOINT times, people, events and most importantly, have appointed Jesus to be our Savior. We praise You. Open our eyes and hearts to Your appointments for us.
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Your “Appointment” Pop Quiz
True or False: God is interested in our lives, relationships, families. True or False: God assigns individuals to particular tasks? True or False: God has set times in history. If you said true to all three you are absolutely correct. Do you have Scriptures to back up your answers? If not, meditate on the following in terms of your life. Let the reality of God’s hand in individual lives, relationships, times, places encourage you.
“So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the APPOINTED time of which God had spoken to him,” Genesis 21:2.
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, And before you were born I consecrated you; I have APPOINTED you a prophet to the nations,” Jeremiah 1:5.
“Son of man, I have appointed you a watchman to the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from My mouth, warn them from Me.” Ezekiel 3:17
“And the LORD APPOINTED a great fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the stomach of the fish three days and three nights,” Jonah 1:17.
“So the LORD God APPOINTED a plant and it grew up over Jonah to be a shade over his head to deliver him from his discomfort. And Jonah was extremely happy about the plant,” Jonah 4:6.
“He (Jesus) APPOINTED twelve, so that they would be with Him and that He could send them out to preach,” Mark 3:14.
“Take heed, keep on the alert; for you do not know when the APPOINTED time will come,” Mark 13:33.
“And inasmuch as it is APPOINTED for men to die once and after this comes judgment,” Hebrews 9:27.
Yes, God appoints times, people, places, events, and more. What has He appointed you to do?
LORD GOD, You APPOINT people, places, times, and events. How exciting! I want to be a part! Appoint me.
Praise to the One Who Appoints
“Son of man, I have appointed you a watchman to the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from My mouth, warn them from Me” (Ezekiel 3:17).
Have you ever considered that God appoints people, times, places, and more? Contemplate the following:
“So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the appointed time of which God had spoken to him,” Gen 21:2.
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, And before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations,” Jer 1:5.
And the Lord appointed a great fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the stomach of the fish three days and three nights,” Jonah 1:17.
“So the LORD God appointed a plant and it grew up over Jonah to be a shade over his head to deliver him from his discomfort. And Jonah was extremely happy about the plant,” Jonah 4:6.
“He (Jesus) appointed twelve, so that they would be with Him and that He could send them out to preach, Mark 3:14.
“Take heed, keep on the alert; for you do not know when the appointed time will come,” Mark 13:33.
“And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment,” Hebrews 9:27.
Yes, God appoints times, people, places, events, and more. What has He appointed us to do? Read the Bible and we’ll find out!
Lord God, ONE WHO APPOINTS people, places, and times, rather than fret, help us accept Your appointed times and gratefully respond to that which You appoint us to do.
