Jesus’ whole life exemplifies God’s windfall. From prophecy to achievement and future promise, God provides salvation at just the suitable time.
Paul teaches this truth in Galatians 4:4-5. “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of a lady, born under the law, to redeem those that were under the law.” The coming of Christ surprised everyone. While they awaited the Messiah and had centuries of oracles about him, nobody predicted the way in which he arrived. But Paul makes it clear—Jesus was no accident. God targeted and shaped the suitable moment in history for Christ to look: politically, culturally, and spiritually.
Regarding Jesus’ birth, the prophet Micah foretold the Messiah can be born in Bethlehem, King David’s hometown (Micah 5:2). God used a Roman census to bring Joseph and Mary to the smaller city (Luke 2:1-7), fulfilling the prophecy. Isaiah 7:4 predicted the virgin birth, which happened when Mary conceived by the Holy Spirit (Matthew 1:22-23).
Jesus began his ministry as an adult, and the Gospels continually point to how Christ fulfilled Old Testament passages. Matthew especially mentions Hebrew verses to point out how even smaller actions aligned with previous truth and prophecy (Matthew 8:17; 12:17-21). Christ’s use of parable was a part of his predicted unfolding revelation (Matthew 13:34-35).
Jesus’ death occurred during Passover (John 19:14), revealing him because the everlasting Passover Lamb (1 Corinthians 5:7). Psalm 22 and Isaiah 53 describe the pain of a suffering servant, including nails in hands and feet, centuries before crucifixion existed as an executionary method. In his betrayal, windfall continued. Jesus knew Judas would betray him to meet Psalm 41:9. God worked through human decisions, even national events, sovereignly aligning every detail to offer needed salvation.
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