to fulfill Scripture

John 19:17-42

Several times, Jesus said or did specific things in order to fulfill specific Scriptural prophecies about the Messiah.  I was thinking that it might make my life easier if there were specific details that I knew that I needed to fulfill, but somehow, I don't think it would really make my life easier.  While Jesus had some very specific prophecies to fulfill, he still had the Big 10 and many other spiritual principles to guide His life.

Similarly, we have the New Testament to guide and instruct our daily and long-term living.  So, like Jesus, I need to make sure that I am speaking and doing in order to fulfill Scripture.

Heavenly Father, thank you for Jesus's example of living righteously and fulfilling Scripture.  Jesus, thank you for your guiding principles and prophecies about us, which can help us if we pay attention to them.  Lord, I want to love you with all of my heart, mind, soul, and strength.  And I want to love my neighbor as myself.  I want to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to obey everything that you have commanded us.  I want to be salt and light in this community and around the world.  I want to be holy as you are holy.  I want to keep my eyes on you and run this race with perseverance.  I want to cooperate with you as you produce the Fruit of the Spirit in me.  Lord, please use me to advance your Kingdom, and draw me close to you.  I want to know you and walk with you.  Please help me see you and know what you want me to do and say to honor you.  I love you, and I pray in the name of Jesus Christ.