Tuesdays Together (in the Word)

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The verses that really spoke to me in this week's readings are those with the message of God's promises for us...the hope and assurance we have in Him.

Let's begin with the greatest promise of all in Luke 1:31-33 - And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end. Never did a promise bring such hope as that of the coming of our Savior, our Lord, and our King. He came...He came to save us.

And in Luke 1:37 - For with God nothing will be impossible. The promise that Elizabeth, who had been barren, would be blessed with a child. The same God of the "impossible" who made and kept that promise so many years ago can still do the impossible in our lives. I've seen it happen more than once...in my own life...in the lives of those that I love. I've seen Him heal the hearts of more than one mother asked to say good-bye to her babies. I've seen Him not only mend marriages that were beyond repair, but grow them into something beautiful and amazing and filled with the kind of love that will outlast the storms of this life. I've seen hard hearts softened. Broken hearts mended. Trespasses forgiven. Those who were lost...suddenly found. Music of worship and praise where once there was only the sound of clanging symbols. A family together that was once scattered in pieces. Joy where sorrow once lived. Hope in place of hopelessness. There's more...so much more that I've seen Him do... too much to list. And I can't wait to see what else He has planned!

Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord. - Luke 1:45
For He who is mighty has done great things for me, And holy is His name. - Luke 1:49
Really...Mary's entire song of praise is beautiful, and touches my heart. God is so faithful to do "exceedingly and abundantly more than we could ask or imagine." His love, His mercy, His grace... the way he makes beauty from ashes in our lives...overwhelms me.

The promises in Psalms for those "whose delight is in the law of the Lord"...those who "meditate on His law day and night"... He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season. Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper. (Psalm 1:3) And...Proverbs 1:33 - But whoever listens to me will dwell safely, and will be secure, without fear of evil. We are secure in His promises. He will meet our needs. He will grow us. He will feed us. He will protect and provide for us. We have nothing to fear when we trust our loving, faithful God...our God, who is more than able to abundantly meet all of our needs.

Thank you, Lord for your beautiful promises to us...and thank You for the power of Your word.

May you find hope and comfort in God's word today...and may He bless you with His sufficient grace for whatever you face today and in the days to come.