And it came to pass...

I was in an Advent Bible study group about two weeks ago and one of the older members of our group said something that just blessed me and I didn't even realize it until a week later.  During the study, we were talking about some of our favorite scriptures.  Mrs. Revis said that one of her favorite lines from the Bible is "And it came to pass."  After having worked all day and given a couple tests, I did not immediately process this.  Nearly a week later, I was reading in a devotional and ran across it.  "And it came to pass."

Being the recovering Baptist that I am, I prefer the King James Version of the Bible when I study and read from devotionals or the lectionary.  If you've ever noticed in the KJV, whenever something was about to happen, the writer would say, "and it came to pass."  For example -- And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.  Here's another one for you.  And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.  Okay, one more for the Holy Spirit.  And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.

I was thinking about that five-word one-liner "and it came to pass."  I am not sure what your "it" may have been in 2010.  But know that "it" came to pass, not to stay.  Your "it" may have been a divorce, death of a loved one, a rebellious child, unemployment, financial uncertainty, a strained relationship and the list goes on and on.  But whatever your "it" was in 2010, remember that "it came to pass."  This too shall pass!  This same one-liner also brings me to ask this question.  Why did it come?  We already know that it came to pass, but on a deeper level, your "it" came to you to strengthen you, to perfect your faith and to equip you for the kingdom.  You can't have a testimony without a TEST.  Your past won't last.  And it came to pass!  Let the church say AMEN!

Peace,
Karsten