Tag: god

Luke 1:37

Luke 1:37 declares, “For with God nothing shall be impossible.” This statement was spoken by the angel Gabriel to Mary when she questioned how she could give birth to Jesus as a virgin. The message was simple but profound: God’s power is not limited by human understanding or circumstances. However, to fully grasp the depth of Luke 1:37, we must also understand the principle found in Proverbs 3:5–7.

Proverbs 3:5–7 says, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.” These verses explain the posture of faith required to experience what Luke 1:37 teaches.

Mary’s response demonstrates this perfectly. From a human perspective, her situation made no sense. Biology, culture, and personal reputation all pointed toward impossibility. Yet Mary did not rely on her own understanding. Instead, she trusted God’s word. This is exactly what Proverbs instructs believers to do—release the need to explain everything logically and instead place full confidence in God’s character and promises.

When we lean on our own understanding, circumstances often appear impossible. But when we trust the Lord completely, we allow God to work beyond the limits of human reasoning. Luke 1:37 reminds us of God’s unlimited power, while Proverbs 3:5–7 teaches us the attitude of trust required to receive and walk in that power.

Together, these passages reveal a powerful truth: God’s ability makes the impossible possible, but it is our trust in Him that positions us to see His power at work in our lives.

For believers today, this means that when we face situations that seem overwhelming—whether in our families, careers, health, or spiritual lives—we must choose trust over understanding. Just as Mary trusted God even when the situation seemed impossible, we are called to trust that God is still directing our paths and working in ways we cannot always see. When we surrender our limited perspective and acknowledge Him in all our ways, we open the door for God to demonstrate that what seems impossible to us is always possible with Him.

Without Good Direction People Will Lose Their Way

When you look at the photo above what do you see? Grass sprouting between the space of two bricks or is there more too it. Imagine the grass is you and the bricks is all the pressures in your life that is crushing all-round you.  How do you handle that pressures that life throws at you, continue to let it weight you down or seek help.

Proverbs 11:14 msg; Without good direction people lose their way; the more wise counsel you follow, the better your chances

I see that grass between the bricks sprouting out in difference direction try to get above all the pressure in live, continuing to spread above the bricks and eventually over taking the space between the bricks.  

Do you seek out to the Lord in pray or seek wise counsel from others. Solomon who was one of the wises man to ever live believe this; ( Without Good Direction, People Lose Their Way)

Solomon also believes that (Wise People Take Advice)

Proverbs 12:14msg; Well-spoken words bring satisfaction; well-done works has its own)

That grass if left alone will continue to sprout between the bricks, and before you know it the grass is the dominant force.

God is that Dominant Force we all need in our life that can help us overcome all the pressure in our lives if we only do the following.

What is that you saying?

I’m saying Let God lead our way in all we do, in our Family, in our career and in our everyday life.

Matthews 11:28-30 msg; 28-30 “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.

If you get anything out of my message today it’s;  You don’t have to walk alone in live, Jesus our Lord and Savior wants to walk with you. In Front of you when you need him there, beside you when you need someone to talk to you, behind you pushing you forward.

So whenever you need someone to listen, take a moment and speak to him, you don’t need a phone with toll free number, or even get on the internet to seek him, just take a moment, and say Lord can we chat about life. He is listening and he will answer you in time.