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God Enables You

 

Luke 1:38 - And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word.

Have you heard the old saying, “This is bigger than both of us”? In the case of Mary and Joseph, this sentiment rings true. What started as a simple commitment to God and each other ended in enormous, earthshaking events.

Told by the angel Gabriel that she would have a child by the Holy Spirit, Mary submitted to God’s plan with an obedience that was radiant in its simplicity: “be it to me according to your word.”

Then, when an angel in a dream instructed Joseph, he committed himself fully to God’s plan. He took Mary to be his wife. He named the baby Jesus. He complied with every detail.

When God targets you with a task that seems too big to handle, follow Mary and Joseph’s example. Make a simple commitment to be faithful and willing. You aren’t alone. God will enable you to accomplish whatever He has planned.

From – “Walking With God” by David Jeremiah