Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdest thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not. ( John 21:18)
Curious about your future, destiny, and how you might die? These questions linger in everyone’s mind. While AI technology attempts to predict life spans and destinies, the Bible remains the most reliable source of prophecy. When the Holy Spirit reveals your calling and destiny, you can trust it will come to pass.
Consider Peter’s story. Jesus gave him a prophetic word in John 21:18, promising him a long life. Contrary to the saying that we aren’t promised tomorrow, this verse shows that the Apostle Peter was indeed promised longevity. Lets look at some key points—
(1) The Lord highlighted different phases of Peter’s life—his youth and old age—symbolizing spiritual growth. As one matures in faith, they learn to trust in the Lord’s guidance. Peter underwent a transformation, overcoming his fear of men.
(2) John 21:19 reveals how the prophetic word unfolded for Peter and the church, even detailing his death. Tradition holds that Peter was crucified upside down.
(3) Prophetic words aren’t always about blessings; they include warnings and tribulations. We live in a fallen world and life won’t always be pleasant.
(4) When Peter was arrested and sentenced to die, he remained calm, as recorded in Acts 12. He knew it wasn’t his time; he still had work to do.
(5) Similarly, Apostle Paul knew his departure was near but asked God to extend his life, which He did (Phil 1:23). Paul went beyond the call of duty out of love for God and the church. Today, seek God’s guidance for your life. He has a plan, purpose, and destiny for you. Stay faithful.
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