The God Of The Impossible
Luke 1:1-23
Luke 1:5–10 (NLT)
5 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. 6 Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God’s eyes, careful to obey all of the Lord’s commandments and regulations. 7 They had no children because Elizabeth was unable to conceive, and they were both very old. 8 One day Zechariah was serving God in the Temple, for his order was on duty that week. 9 As was the custom of the priests, he was chosen by lot to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and burn incense. 10 While the incense was being burned, a great crowd stood outside, praying.
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 Nothing Will Be Impossible With God [God’s Rhema).
> No Freshly Spoken Word Of God Will Ever Come To You That Does Not Contain Its Own Ability To Perform Itself.
— Rev. Jack Taylor
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)
18 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.”
19 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? I Am A Virgin.
Luke 1:35,38 (NLT)
35 The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God. 36 What’s more, your relative Elizabeth has become pregnant in her old age! People used to say she was barren, but she has conceived a son and is now in her sixth month. 37 For the word of God will never fail.” 38 Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” And then the angel left her.
