In this message from Luke 1:26-38, Pastor Kevin reminds us of a steady, hope filled truth that God keeps His promises. The angel’s announcement to Mary shows that God’s plan was set in motion long before her life, and every detail unfolded exactly as He said. Through prophecy, impossible odds, and Mary’s humble response, we see God’s power at work and His invitation for faithful people to trust and obey.
God’s Plan was Promised
The birth of Jesus did not begin in Luke, it began in prophecy. God promised a Savior from the earliest pages of Scripture and kept unfolding that promise through the centuries.
There are several prophecies that point directly to Christ, including:
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- A virgin birth that sounds impossible from a human standpoint (Isaiah 7:14)
- A Savior coming through the line of David (2 Samuel 7:12-16)
- Bethlehem as the Messiah’s birthplace, even though Mary and Joseph lived far away (Micah 5:1-6)
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When God speaks about the future, it is not a guess. For God, the future is fact. His promises are not reactionary. They are intentional, planned, and guaranteed.
God Has the Power
Pastor Kevin walked through how the details of Jesus’ life fulfilled prophecy in ways that are far beyond human control or coincidence.
He pointed to examples like:
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- Jesus being born in Bethlehem despite the distance and circumstances
- Jesus being betrayed for 30 pieces of silver, with the money later used to buy a potter’s field
- The timing of Jesus’ death foretold in Daniel
- The manner of Jesus’ death described long before crucifixion was even invented, including being pierced and not having His bones broken
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Prophecy was fulfilled by God’s power, not human ability.
God Uses Faithful People to Accomplish Them
Even though God is fully capable of fulfilling His plan, God still chooses to work through willing servants. Mary’s response becomes the model of faith: “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord. Let it be to me according to your word.” (Luke 1:38)
That posture is not passive. It is surrender. It is trusting God even when the outcome is unknown and the cost is real.
Consider how often we respond to God with resistance instead of submission, saying things like, “You’ve got the wrong person.” Mary shows a different way: obedience that steps into God’s redemptive plan.
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