Be Still . . .
Devotionals for Daily Living ©
For nothing is impossible with God.
(Luke 1:37 (NIV))
It is so easy to get discouraged, especially when you take a look at all of the things that are going on in the world today. Wars and rumors of wars are rampant. Sin is increasing. What is good is now called evil and what is evil is now called good. We are living in a time where nothing makes sense, for what is in each person’s heart is what is considered truth. Truth is no longer looked upon as absolute. We can create our own truth. It sounds like we are rapidly becoming a world that now chooses to no longer believe that there is a greater power than us.
We are not capable of being able to discern good from evil. We are not capable of creating our own truth. If humanity is capable of so much good, then why do we have all of the wars and the rumors of wars?
We are experiencing things that are foretold of in Daniel, Ezekiel and in Revelation. It seems that all around us is chaos. Do not fear, for we are given hope through the words written in Luke.
“There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. Men will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
(Luke 21:25-28 (NIV))
In the midst of all that we face, we must continue to have faith, for it is by faith that we are saved. Consider the events depicted in Luke 1:27 – Luke 2:20. Mary exhibited a faith that led to the birth of Jesus. She held on to a faith that allowed a virgin to give birth. She held on to a faith that brought forth a child that would become the Lamb of God.
For nothing is impossible with God.
(Luke 1:37 (NIV))
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