DECEMBER 10 THE IMPOSSIBLE By Michele Jones Dean of Women, Word of Life Bible Institute, Florida
Today’s Passage: Luke 1:34–38
Moses was given the impossible task of leading the Israelites out of Egypt. Gideon was given the impossible task of saving Israel from the Midianites. Elisha’s servant faced the impossible challenge of defeating the immense force of the Aramean army. Nine hundred years later, a young virgin named Mary would encounter her own impossible moment. Betrothed to Joseph, her wedding plans were interrupted by a surprise visitor. The angel Gabriel delivered a message that went beyond Mary’s human understanding: She would have a son, but not just any son – He would be called the Son of the Most High. “How can this be?” she asked, for she was a virgin. From her perspective, this seemed impossible. Gabriel’s explanation was far from ordinary. Sensing Mary’s confusion, he reminded her of another miraculous pregnancy – her cousin Elizabeth, who had been considered barren, was now six months pregnant. Gabriel assured her that nothing is impossible with God. God was with Moses from the beginning of his seemingly impossible task (Exodus 3:12). God was with Gideon when he was called to save Israel from the Midianites (Judges 6:16). Elisha reassured his servant that God was with them as they faced the Aramean army (2 Kings 6:16). Jesus told His disciples, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26). Here, Jesus affirms that God has absolute sovereignty and uncontested power to do the impossible. How did Mary respond to her impossible task? By faith, she accepted it and trusted that God would do as He said. She didn’t fully understand how but responded in humble obedience, saying, “I am the Lord’s servant. May it be to me as you have said.” “All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: ‘Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel’ (which means, God with us).” (Matthew 1:22–23)
This Christmas, may we remember that God is with us, even when we face the impossible.
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