Scripture to Read: Luke 1:34–38
God gives us His grace daily, and He gave Mary His grace as she asked Gabriel how she would have a child while still being a virgin. This was a great question because there had never been, nor will there ever be again, a pregnancy occurring in a virgin. Mary was wondering how this could even be possible, and if it was possible, what would she tell everyone once she was pregnant. God used Gabriel to explain to Mary how God the Holy Spirit would plant the seed in her womb. Then, Gabriel told Mary about how Elizabeth was pregnant. Elizabeth was Mary’s cousin (Luke 1:36), although it is unclear whether she was a first cousin or a more distant relative. Gabriel told Mary about Elizabeth because Elizabeth had been barren (unable to have children). God used Gabriel to confirm how He had performed a miracle in Elizabeth to reassure Mary that He would perform an even greater miracle in her. God had Gabriel proclaim what everyone needs to be reminded of daily, that “nothing is impossible with God.” Mary’s question to Gabriel is a great reminder to us that we can also ask God questions about things in our lives that seem impossible. God wants us to ask questions so that when He answers we are ready to obey whatever He reveals to us. Our obedience is the evidence of our faith in Him. Mary displayed great faith in her response to Gabriel in Luke 1:38, “may it be done to me according to your word.” We must respond to God in the same way daily!
Challenge & Application
What are you currently struggling to believe that God can accomplish in and through you?
What has God done in you and for you that seemed impossible at first but God answered miraculously?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!