With God NOTHING is impossible!
Nothing…not your financial situation, not your health, not your kids or your spouse, your job, your safety, your peace of mind. Nothing!
These words were spoken to a young Jewish girl by an angel.
“Mary was confused by the angel’s words and wondered what they meant. 30 Then the angel told Mary, ‘Don’t be afraid! God is pleased with you, 31 and you will have a son. His name will be Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of God Most High. The Lord God will make him king, as his ancestor David was. 33 He will rule the people of Israel forever, and his kingdom will never end.’
34 Mary asked the angel, ‘How can this happen? I am not married!’
35 The angel answered, ‘The Holy Spirit will come down to you, and God’s power will come over you. So your child will be called the holy Son of God. 36 Your relative Elizabeth is also going to have a son, even though she is old. No one thought she could ever have a baby, but in three months she will have a son. 37 Nothing is impossible for God!’
38 Mary said, ‘I am the Lord’s servant! Let it happen as you have said.’ And the angel left her.” Luke 1:29-38 CEV
What could be more impossible than this – a young woman, who was a virgin, having a child? No situation in your life or mine could be more impossible than this. Truly!
How? God’s power and Mary’s agreement. If Mary hadn’t believed the angel’s message to her, he would have gone to someone else. But she accepted that NOTHING was impossible.
She believed, she conceived, and she received God’s promise.
The hard thing was walking it out. She had to tell her family, she had to tell Joseph and then she had to hear the whispers and the criticism that followed.
God has made us a promise that He will supply all that we need and He will give us the strength that we need in every situation. (Philippians 4:13, 19)
The Bible is filled with promises.
There was another woman who saw the power of God at work. She was old, I mean really old. Almost 90 and her reproductive system had never worked but God made a promise. Sarah saw God work.
” The Lord asked Abraham, ‘Why did Sarah laugh? Does she doubt that she can have a child in her old age? 14 I am the Lord! There is nothing too difficult for me. I’ll come back next year at the time I promised, and Sarah will already have a son.'” Genesis 18:13-14 CEV
Compare your situation with Mary and Sarah. Whose need is bigger or more difficult to fix? God is the same – nothing, absolutely nothing, is too difficult or impossible for Him.
Time and time again I come back to my favorite verse. It is the foundation I stand on everyday.
“God is no mere human! He doesn’t tell lies or change his mind. God always keeps his promises.” Numbers 23:19 CEV
Christmas is a time for miracles. Get in God’s word, find His promise then stand knowing that NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE!
Wow! Thank you Kristi! I have been worrying about what God is putting before me and wondering if I will be able to do it well. This is the reminder I needed to see this morning. Thank you!
Another favorite verse of mine echoes this same message: With God all things are possible. Matthew 19:26.
Along with Philippians 4:13, 19 you reminded me that all I need to do is trust and accept.
Heather I am so blessed that the Lord used my writing to encourage you! We all need to be reminded of the Lord’s faithfulness. Reading your comment I am reminded of Moses who protested that he wasn’t usable and the Lord asked this question, “What’s in your hand?” God is always faithful to fill our hands with what we need for the task ahead!! Merry Christmas.
Amen! 🙏