Gabriel delivered God’s message of a miraculous birth to two people and received two different responses. Mary asked how she could conceive a child since she was a virgin, yet she trusted God’s Word and yielded to His will. But Zacharias wanted proof that his aged, barren wife would have a baby, and the angel struck him speechless for his unbelief until after John’s birth and naming (Luke 1:18–20).
We may never receive a message from
God’s angels, but when The Highest speaks to our heart or through His Word, we face
the same decision of believing by faith or wanting proof that what He says is the
truth. Do we trust God or lean on our understanding of what seems possible
(Prov 3:5–6)?
“For our heart shall rejoice in Him,
because we have trusted in His holy name. Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope
in Thee.” Psalm 33:21–22
God’s favor was on Mary, who yielded to
His plan, discounting the embarrassment, probable rejection by Joseph, and
possible death for breaking her betrothal vows. She embraced and expected God’s
miracle to happen. God was merciful to Zacharias, although the priest underwent
consequences for not trusting His Word. Is your heart rejoicing, or have you
missed God’s blessings and favor because you expected little or doubted His
ability? What would happen if He granted mercy toward you according to your
trust in His holy name—His authority and character? Put your confidence in God;
believe His Word. God does not—He cannot lie.
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