Him-possible

Dear brethren

Today's readings
Numbers 22-25; Luke 1

Luke 1:37
For with God nothing shall be impossible.

Indeed, God is omnipotent, all powerful and as bro Demar Elam would put it, all things are Him-possible!
Obviously there are things that God, because of His nature would not do (e.g. Lying! Heb 6:18), but the point here is the fact that only God can bring about things that are supernatural. The contrast is given between 2 women - Elisabeth and Mary. The interesting thing was that the one whose situation was far more likely to happen was the one  who had disbelief. But wait, didn't both raise objections over the angel's claims? (v. 18, 34) Yet only Zachariah was "punished". This fact showed the difference in hearts and attitudes. Zachariah was filled with doubt but Mary was more will awe and wonder. She was not doubting but just curious how could a virgin give birth.
Her reaction was precious. Not only was the prospect of a virgin birth incredible but she would have realised the dire consequences of one in her situation to be pregnant! What would her husband think? What would her community think? Yet thanks be to God, she said, "be it unto me according to thy word." A simple statement yet oftentimes so hard for us to comply. A simple statement yet so crucial for us to follow through if we were to be pleasing to God.
Wherefore let us continue to allow God's word to guide us and be believing and not in doubt and trust in Him who is able to do all things, even the salvation of our souls.