When God answers our questions, it can surprise us and be life-changing. Perhaps you are asking God today for direction in life, or another question along your journey of faith. Don’t be surprised if God answers, but in an unexpected way. As Mary was going about her life, she suddenly encountered an angel. Luke 1:28 Gabriel …
Humbly asking God questions is something we should not be afraid of. God knows our hearts, and when we come to Him with humility, He understands the motives behind our questions. The angel Gabriel visited a virgin named Mary, who would become the mother of Jesus. Luke 1:28 Gabriel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, favored …
Gabriel’s message to Mary troubled her because she was confused by God’s plans. Luke 1:9 Confused and disturbed, Mary tried to think what the angel could mean. 30 “Don’t be afraid, Mary,” the angel told her, “for you have found favor with God! 31 You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him …
Having a relationship with God is a gift that changes our lives both now and in the future. One day, everyone will enter eternity, and only through faith in Jesus as our Savior can we go to heaven. Paul gives insight into this gift. Ephesians 2: 8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And …
The Christmas story demonstrates how God can use ordinary people. Luke 1: 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, 27 to a virgin named Mary. She was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of King David.[1] Jews in Jerusalem …
Doubt can cloud our faith; it is not unusual even for faithful believers. The Bible reveals that great people of faith, such as Moses and Abraham, also experienced doubt about God. Moses doubted God when He told him at the burning bush that he would lead the Israelites out of Egypt. Exodus 3:11 But Moses protested …
We can see from the story of John the Baptist’s birth that God has a plan for His children. John would fulfill a predetermined purpose for God. He was forbidden to drink wine as a vow of consecration to God. Luke 1: 15 for he will be great in the eyes of the Lord. He must …
As the creator, God gave the gift of a child to Zechariah and Elizabeth. Luke 1: 13 But the angel said, “Don’t be afraid, Zechariah! God has heard your prayer. Your wife, Elizabeth, will give you a son, and you are to name him John. 14 You will have great joy and gladness, and many will rejoice …
Prayer is communicating with God and is one of the greatest gifts the Lord has given to His children. When we pray, we can speak to the God of the universe, and He is always there to listen as if we are the only person on earth. Like a loving parent, I believe God loves …
Angels are God’s messengers and work all around us in the unseen realm. Before the Lord created humanity, He created angels who would minister to humanity. Hebrews 1:14Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” [1] As believers in Jesus, angels are ministering to you, doing things you are …