This year's Advent devotionals are from A Celebration of Advent: A 25-Day Devotional
by New Spring Church of Anderson, SC
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Luke 1:37
We can trust Him with the impossible.
We do not often find ourselves in impossible situations. Most of the time, we see a path through the difficulty. But what do we do when our situation proves impossible? When Gabriel announces his astonishing message, we learn how Mary handles the impossible.
Mary’s first response was to ask an honest question: “How will this be since I am a virgin?” No doubt, being pregnant without having sex sounded just as impossible then as it does today. Beyond the impossibility of her pregnancy, Mary faced the ridicule of her community and potential divorce from her husband. Despite her initial shock, Mary turned neither to skepticism nor cynicism. Listen to Mary’s faith: “I am the Lord’s servant, Let it be to me as you have said.” Mary walked forward in confidence, not because she had all the answers, but because she knew the Lord did. Her God could do anything.
Many stand in need of a Christmas miracle. We face impossible circumstances with honest questions and unshakeable faith. May we fix our eyes on Him and believe nothing is impossible with our God.
REFLECT:
Mary’s first response was to ask an honest question: “How will this be since I am a virgin?” No doubt, being pregnant without having sex sounded just as impossible then as it does today. Beyond the impossibility of her pregnancy, Mary faced the ridicule of her community and potential divorce from her husband. Despite her initial shock, Mary turned neither to skepticism nor cynicism. Listen to Mary’s faith: “I am the Lord’s servant, Let it be to me as you have said.” Mary walked forward in confidence, not because she had all the answers, but because she knew the Lord did. Her God could do anything.
Many stand in need of a Christmas miracle. We face impossible circumstances with honest questions and unshakeable faith. May we fix our eyes on Him and believe nothing is impossible with our God.
REFLECT:
What seemingly impossible situation are you facing?
Are you viewing that circumstance with faith or cynicism?
What would it look like to trust God to do the impossible?
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Are you viewing that circumstance with faith or cynicism?
What would it look like to trust God to do the impossible?
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Prayer:
Father,
Thank You for the promise of Your peace that abides when we choose to trust You in all things. Help us to keep our focus not on circumstances and the things that are seen, but on the things that are eternal through You. Help us to develop an eternal perspective. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen
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