The God of the Impossible
Luke 1:1-23
Luke 1:1-5 (NLT)
Many people have set out to write accounts about the events that have been fulfilled among us. They used the eyewitness reports circulating among us from the early disciples. Having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I also have decided to write an accurate account for you, most honorable Theophilus, so you can be certain of the truth of everything you were taught. When Herod was king of Judea, there was a Jewish priest named Zechariah. He was a member of the priestly order of Abijah, and his wife, Elizabeth, was also from the priestly line of Aaron
1. Our Impossibilities are Material for the Miraculous
Luke 1:7 (NLT)
But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were advanced in years.
Luke 1:37 (NLT)
For the word of God will never fail.
2. It’s in God’s Presence that we Receive God’s Answer
1st As we are praying God is going to meet needs
Luke 1:10 (NLT)
And the whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense.
2nd Zechariah was in the Holy Place
Luke 1:11 (NLT)
And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.
3. When God Speaks believe What He Says
Luke 1:18-19 (NLT)
Zechariah said to the angel, “How can I be sure this will happen? I’m an old man now, and my wife is also well along in years.” Then the angel said, “I am Gabriel! I stand in the very presence of God. It was he who sent me to bring you this good news!
Luke 1:34 (NLT)
But how can this happen?