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NEIL ANDERSON'S DAILY IN CHRIST
from Freedom in Christ Ministries
October 12
NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD
Behold, the bondslave of the Lord; be it done to me according to
your word (Luke 1:38).
If God wants something done, can it be done? In other words, if
God has a goal for your life, can it be blocked, or is its
fulfillment uncertain or impossible?
I am personally convinced that no goal God has for my life is
impossible or uncertain, nor can it be blocked. Imagine God
saying, "I've called you into existence, I've made you My child,
and I have something for you to do. I know you won't be able to
do it, but give it your best shot." That's ludicrous! It's like
saying to your child, "I want to you to mow the lawn.
Unfortunately, the lawn is full of rocks, the mower doesn't work,
and there's no gas. But give it your best shot." Even secular
scholars say that issuing a command that cannot be obeyed will
undermine authority.
God had a staggering goal for a little maiden named Mary. An
angel told her that she would bear a son while still a virgin,
and that her son would be the Savior of the world. When she
inquired about this seemingly impossible feat, the angel simply
said, "Nothing will be impossible with God" (Luke 1:37).
You wouldn't give your child a task he couldn't complete, and God
doesn't assign to you goals you can't achieve. His goals for you
are possible, certain and achievable. When God's will for us
appears impossible, let's say with Mary: "Behold, the bondslave
of the Lord; be it done to me according to your word" (Luke
1:38).
Imagine the overwhelming assignment that confronted Mary. She was
to have a baby without being with a man. She was to raise the
child who would save the world. The entire course of history
would be altered, and the eternal destiny of believers would be
changed. The fact that you are celebrating Christmas today is
proof that Mary's child Jesus was indeed the world-changing Son
of God.
Despite the staggering nature of the task announced by the angel,
Mary gave herself to accomplish God's will. God is still looking
for a few bondslaves who will dare to believe that nothing is
impossible with God.
Lord, I yield to You as Your bondslave. I choose to believe that
whatever You want me to do I can do.
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