Dec 13, 2020
Nazareth
By: Phil Peacock
Series: The Cities of Christmas
“How can this be?” Mary asked the angel. — Luke 1:34
The first chapter of Luke tells us that Gabriel, the angel of the Lord, came to a young Jewish woman named Mary while she was living in Nazareth. When he announced she would give birth to a child who would be the Son of God, she asked a logical question: “How can this be?”
It’s a question we may ask many times in our lives. We seldom understand the ways of God—His wisdom, His power and His love. Even when we don’t understand, we need to trust him as Mary did. Our greatest joy will be found in surrendering our lives to His plan!
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- Dec 13, 2020Nazareth
Dec 13, 2020NazarethBy: Phil PeacockSeries: The Cities of Christmas“How can this be?” Mary asked the angel. — Luke 1:34 The first chapter of Luke tells us that Gabriel, the angel of the Lord, came to a young Jewish woman named Mary while she was living in Nazareth. When he announced she would give birth to a child who would be the Son of God, she asked a logical question: “How can this be?” It’s a question we may ask many times in our lives. We seldom understand the ways of God—His wisdom, His power and His love. Even when we don’t understand, we need to trust him as Mary did. Our greatest joy will be found in surrendering our lives to His plan!
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