Now I know I might be over dramatizing a bit, but I would imagine you have experienced something similar in your kitchen. Have you ever experienced something in your life that felt that same way? No matter how hard you try, it just isn't seeming to come together the way you know it should? For me, there's more impossibilities I experience than just successful sugar cookies.You too?
Well, today I want to bring your attention to Luke 1 where we see a few examples of how God made the impossible, possible. As you will see, Zechariah and Elizabeth were following what seemed to be a simple task of having children, but were not successful. They followed God's instruction (just like my sugar cookie recipe), in fact in verse 6 it shows that they were without fault in keeping his law. But even still, they were unsuccessful at having children. But Zechariah (in verse 8) still served those around him. Even when things weren't going the way he thought or had planned, you still see him being faithful to serve. Wow! I love that! And wouldn't you know it, that is right where his solution came? An angel appeared to Zechariah and told him (in verse 13) that his prayer had been heard by God. That they would bring forth a child who would bring joy and gladness to many! As you read on, you will see that even though Zechariah doubted, God was still faithful to confirm His word and do the impossible!
There is so much more I could dig into within this chapter, but I want you to see how God speaks to you through this familiar story that follows. Do you see how God made the impossible possible for both Elizabeth and Mary? Do you notice the sovereignty of God within the chemistry of their relationship? What is their response to God's actions? Read Jeremiah 32:17 and then consider, what are some areas in our lives that seem impossible? What are those things that we are believing God for? What will be our response?
I'm going to challenge you all to the impossible... sugar cookies! Just kidding! You can make whatever you like best, but today's task is to make a treat of some kind. Make some extra if you want any for yourself, because they won't all be for you.... (we are going to need them for tomorrow's activity).
Be encouraged today that we serve a big God who defies all impossibilities that restrain us. He has heard your prayer and he is with you! Do not be afraid! Let your response to him be praise, for He knows the end from the beginning and desires what is best for you, always!
Here is the before picture of my sugar cookies....
Daddy was trying to expose Noah to the job of licking the spoon, but he wasn't having it.
