WISDOM FOR LIVING DAILY DEVOTIONAL
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025
TOPIC: GOD’S WORD SHALL BE FULFILLED AT THE PROPER TIME
BY T. O. BANSO
“But now, since you didn’t believe what I said, you will be silent and unable to speak until the child is born. For my words will certainly be fulfilled at the proper time” (Luke 1:20 New Living Translation).
Luke 1:24 says, “Soon afterward his wife, Elizabeth, became pregnant and went into seclusion for five months” (New Living Translation). Elizabeth was the wife of Zacharias, and they had been barren for many years.
But that scripture says, “soon afterward”, she became pregnant. In other words, soon after the angel of the LORD had told Zacharias his wife would be pregnant, she conceived. I pray that this shall be the experience and testimony of someone reading this. Soon after this message, you or your wife shall conceive. I pray it will happen soon, and you’ll testify to the power of God. I pray for someone that, soon after reading this message, his or her long-awaited miracle shall manifest.
It is always sweet when the Word of God is fulfilled “soon afterward”, that is, shortly after receiving it. But it is not always easy when one has to wait for a long time for its fulfilment. It could be sometimes wearisome when you keep waiting for the fulfilment of God’s promise. Nevertheless, don’t worry. What the mouth of the LORD has spoken shall come to pass.
However, some promises of God take time to be fulfilled. For instance, the prophecies about the birth of Jesus didn’t happen soon after they were made. The prophets had long died before they were fulfilled. You won’t have to wait as long as that for God’s Word to be fulfilled in your life! But, indeed, some promises of God take months and years to be fulfilled.
God is ready to perform His word (Jeremiah 1:12). Till heaven and earth shall pass away, not one jot will pass from the Word of God till all is fulfilled (Matthew 5:18). You must believe the Word of God. Hold on to it, no matter what. Don’t let go of it even when the circumstances appear or are really contrary. Don’t drop the Word even if there is no evidence that it will come to pass.
Psalm 18:30b says the Word of the LORD is proven. 2 Samuel 22:31b says the same thing. According to Psalm 12:6, “The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times” (New King James Version).
Cooperate with the Word of God by studying it, meditating upon it, confessing it, and doing whatever it asks you to do. What the LORD told Joshua, He is telling you, too. “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success” (Joshua 1:8 New King James Version).
Refrain from speaking contrary words; avoid uttering words of doubt or unbelief. That was why God made Zacharias, Elizabeth’s husband, mute after the angel he encountered in the Temple had told him that his wife, who had been barren for a long time, would conceive and bear him a son whom he would call John (Luke 1:13).
The angel said other things about the child, but Zacharias, a priest of God, responded in unbelief. “And Zacharias said to the angel, ‘How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is well advanced in years’” (Luke 1:18 New King James Version). Therefore, the angel said, “But now, since you didn’t believe what I said, you will be silent and unable to speak until the child is born. For my words will certainly be fulfilled at the proper time” (Luke 1:20 New Living Translation). Probably God made Zacharias unable to speak temporarily, so that he would not continue to speak words of unbelief after leaving the Temple, thereby rendering ineffective the Word of the LORD and cancelling his miracle. God’s action was in the best interest of Zacharias’ family because soon afterward, his wife became pregnant. An end came to their long years of barrenness. The Word of the LORD was fulfilled at the proper time.
Mary, a virgin and the wife of Joseph, also found strange the words of the angel to her that she would conceive and bring forth a Son, and she shall call His name JESUS. The angel also told her other things about the child (Luke 1:31-33).
But when she asked the angel how this could happen, since she was a virgin, the angel told her that the Holy Spirit would accomplish it. Mary believed. “Then Mary said, ‘Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.’ And the angel departed from her’” (verse 38 New King James Version). There was no need for the angel to make her mute and deaf like Zechariah (verse 62). Mary gave birth to Jesus according to the Word of the LORD. His Word was fulfilled at the proper time.
Agree with the Word of God. Don’t speak unhelpful words. It is not enough to believe in your heart. You must confess with your mouth. Confession of the Word of God is the open, bold, and unwavering declaration of the Word. With the heart, one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made to salvation (Romans 10:10). Guard jealously the promises, or the Word of God to you; don’t let the enemy steal your promises. God’s Word may not make sense to you, but believe it, confess it, do what it says, and expect its fulfilment.
The Bible says Abraham believed God; he didn’t consider the impotence of his body, being about 100 years old, or the deadness of Sarah’s womb. “And not being weak in faith, he did not consider his own body, already dead (since he was about a hundred years old), and the deadness of Sarah’s womb. He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform. And therefore ‘it was accounted to him for righteousness’” (Romans 4:19-22 New King James Version).
Although Abraham stumbled in the journey of faith when he listened to his wife, Sarah, and they got a child, which God didn’t promise them, Abraham remains the father of faith. His name is recorded in the hall of faith in Hebrews 11.
Learn from his life. Avoid making a mistake that will later laugh at your miracle (Genesis 21:9). The world has not recovered from Abraham’s mistake till today. Perhaps you have stumbled as Abraham did. All hope is not lost. Return to God and reestablish your faith in Him and His Word. He is a merciful God.
The Word of God will be fulfilled at the proper time. Behold, God is coming to fulfil His Word in your life! In due season, you will receive what He has promised you if you don’t lose heart (Galatians 6:9). “When the right time comes, I will make this happen quickly. I am the Lord!” (Isaiah 60:22b Good News Translation).
TAKE ACTION!
If you are not born again, you must give your heart to Jesus now. Please take the following steps: *Admit that you are a sinner and you cannot save yourself, and repent of your sins. *Confess Jesus as your Lord and Saviour. *Renounce your past way of life – your relationship with the devil and his works. *Invite Jesus into your heart. *As a mark of seriousness to mature in the faith, start attending a Bible-believing, Bible-teaching, and Bible-practising church. There, they will teach you how to grow in the Kingdom of God.
Kindly say this prayer now: O Lord God, I come unto You today. I know I am a sinner, and I cannot save myself. I believe that Jesus is the Son of God who died on the cross to save me, and God raised Him on the third day. I repent of my sins and confess Jesus as my Lord and Saviour. I invite Jesus into my heart. By this prayer, I know I am saved. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me and making me a child of God.
I believe you have said this prayer from your heart. Congratulations! You must join a Bible-believing, Bible-teaching, and Bible-practising church where they will teach you how to live your new life in Christ Jesus. I pray that you flourish like a palm tree and grow like a cedar of Lebanon. May you grow into Christ in all things and become all God wants you to be. I will be glad to hear from you. The Lord be with you.
PRAYER POINTS: Father, I believe in You and Your Word. I hold on to Your promises. Let Your Word come to pass in my life at the proper time. I shall not be impatient or become weary or discouraged.
(For over 900 in-depth and powerful messages by T. O. Banso, visit www.cedarministry.org).
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