Paul … set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures … (Romans 1:2)
Daily reading: 1 Thessalonians 1
The arrival of Christ was no sudden or isolated event—it was the fulfilment of a promise long foretold, as Paul says in our text. From the first whisper of redemption in Genesis 3:15 to the soaring visions of Isaiah and the songs of David, the Old Testament pulses with anticipation. The coming of Jesus was not a divine afterthought—it was the centerpiece of God’s plan from the beginning. At the time of His birth, even pagan nations sensed something was coming. Historical accounts suggest the East buzzed with expectation of a great ruler arising from Judea, likely stirring the Magi to seek the newborn King in Bethlehem (Matthew 2:2). In Israel too, hearts were stirred—the people were in expectation … (Luke 3:15). As we now explore Romans 1, let’s remember that our faith is rooted in promises kept. Christ came, just as God said He would.
