Celebrating 2-22-22

I spent way too much time yesterday on trivia about today’s date: Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Or, as I’m referring to it:

Twosday, 2-22-22.

Lots of people are getting married today, and some enterprising businessperson decided to couple National Margarita Day with Taco Twosday on 2-22-22, a stroke of sheer genius.

On the chilly side, the temperature outside my house this morning stands at 2°—coincidence?

So I wondered, what do Bible verses with the references of chapter 22 and verse 22 have for me on this specific date?

Some involve strict instructions…

Do not take advantage of the widow or the fatherless (Exodus 22:22).

If a man is found sleeping with another man’s wife, both the man who slept with her and the woman must die. You must purge the evil from Israel (Deuteronomy 22:22).

Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court (Proverbs 22:22).

We find Paul in a rough patch…

The crowd listened to Paul until he said this. Then they raised their voices and shouted, “Rid the earth of him! He’s not fit to live!” (Acts 22:22).

Another encourages me to honor the creator of this frigid yet glorious day…

I will declare your name to my people; in the assembly I will praise you (Psalm 22:22).

Finally, I’m reminded of why we even have this unique date to celebrate…

When they heard this, they were amazed. So they left him and went away (Matthew 22:22).

Our world counts back 2 months, 22 days, and 2022 years to Anno Domini—in the year of the Lord—the year of the birth of the Savior. Our calendars center on Jesus.

Here stands the most significant reason to celebrate today. Because just as Jesus amazed those in his day, he lives to amaze us today.

Enjoy some tacos and celebrate.