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Believe<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cFor nothing is impossible with God.\u201d <\/em>Luke 1:37 NLT<\/p>\n

How can this happen? It\u2019s a question I frequently ponder and ask God on my journey with Him. I\u2019m reminded every year around Christmas that Mary asked this same question when the angel Gabriel came to her. \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid, Mary,\u201d<\/em> the angel told her, \u201cfor you have found favor with God! You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will call him Jesus\u201d<\/em> (Luke 1:30-31 NLT). Then Mary asked the angel, \u201cBut how can this happen? I am a virgin\u201d<\/em> (Luke 1:34 NLT).<\/p>\n

We tend to look at our present circumstances and give ourselves an immediate explanation of why this can\u2019t happen. If we believe our own explanations or rely on others with the same, then how can this actually happen? We need to train ourselves to view our present circumstances in the supernatural power of God. \u201cTrust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding\u201d<\/em> (Proverbs 3:5 NLT).<\/p>\n

The word believe<\/strong> in the dictionary reads: to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so.<\/em> Only if one believes in something can one act purposefully.<\/p>\n

I find it interesting that the angel replied quickly to her question and gave her an immediate explanation. The angel replied, \u201cThe Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God\u201d<\/em> (Luke 1:35 NLT). Even with this explanation, Mary believed. She accepted and believed this even though this was seemingly impossible as well. Then the angel continues to share that her relative Elizabeth would also have a baby in her old age. Elizabeth was ridiculed for being barren, but God made this possible! These two women were able to share in the joy of their seemingly impossible situations. The absolute amazing power of our God!<\/p>\n

Mary is commended for believing. When we exercise our faith and completely believe, then God gets the glory for whatever challenge we face at that time. \u201cI want you to trust Me in your times of trouble so I can rescue you, and you can give Me glory\u201d<\/em> (Psalm 50:15 TLB).<\/p>\n

I\u2019m often reminded of a song that I learned in Sunday School as a child. \u201cFaith is just believing what God says He will do. He will never fail us, His promises are true. If we just believe Him, His children we become. Faith is just believing this wondrous thing is done.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lord, we ask that You strengthen our belief in You. Help us to act purposefully. Fill us now with Your Spirit to see things like You do. Forgive our unbelief and our lack of trust in You. Nothing is impossible with You. Thank You for who You are. May Your glory shine throughout the earth. In Jesus\u2019 Name. Amen.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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