Receive His Peace

So the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God! Listen: You will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David. He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will never end.” Luke 1:30-33 NET

God frequently asks for our trust through difficult, uncomfortable, and seemingly impossible circumstances. But how often do we respond with unreserved faith? It can be easy to let our questioning of God get in the way of what He desires to do in and through us. We may declare we want to be refined, but are we willing to say “yes” to God and walk through the fire?

Mary couldn’t possibly understand all that was on the other side of her response to God, but she trusted Him. As a result, God brought Jesus to the world through Mary, offering us forgiveness for our sins and mending the brokenness in our relationship with God.

As we draw closer to Christmas, think about the incredible result of Mary’s belief: The Son of God was born!

What has God spoken over your life that you need to believe today?

Trust His plan, receive His peace knowing He knows best, and look forward to the days ahead with Jesus Christ!