Matthew 5:17 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.
Jesus didn't come to put an end to God's law or diminish the work of the prophets, nor to put an end to prophets, but to carry out the law and prophecy.
To demonstrate it can be done.
Jesus shows us that when we walk in faith, God fulfills His promises.
Suppose for a minute, that Jesus had said to the apostles, "whoa, hold on their partners, I got better things to do with my time than put up with all these beggin' mongrels lookin' for miracles. And you say what? You want me to hang on a cross and die? I don't think so. You've been smokin' somethin' funny in your pipes!"
What if Jesus hadn't fulfilled the prophecies, hadn't abided by God's law in every respect, hadn't done as He was called to do? We would all be doomed to hell. Rather, He was obedient even unto death, and now sits at the right hand of God the Father guaranteeing our seat at the banquet table. Some day, because of his righteous obedience to the law, we will sing and dance with Him in heaven.
Jesus is saying, let go, let God. It can be done. And when it's done, it's all better. How will we ever know the blessings of God if we keep doing things our way? Let's be law abiding citizens - living in the perfect law of God, by the blood of the Lamb.
Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; Jesus didn't come to wipe out God's perfect plan.
I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. He came to perfectly accomplish the will of the Father.
Father, help us to listen and obey, to accomplish Your purposes. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.
