“All this may seem impossible to you now, a small remnant of God’s people. But is it impossible for me? says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.” (Zechariah 8:6 NLT).

WHAT SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE TO YOU THIS CHRISTMAS?

In Zechariah’s time, the Jews had returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile and were attempting to rebuild the Temple. But the small remnant was overwhelmed with the large size of the project. They felt inadequate in every way, not enough in number nor in resources. But the Lord of Hosts had a question for them to consider: “Is it impossible for Me?”

This was the same question that troubled Mary when the angel Gabriel visited. She wondered aloud, “How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?”

After explaining the the miracle of Christ’s divine conception Gabriel replied, “For with God nothing will be impossible.”

And Mary believed, replying “Let it be to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38).

God was with the exiles in Zechariah’s day and they finally completed the rebuilding of the Temple against impossible odds. God was with the virgin Mary and she bore a son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger. He is Immanuel, (God with us). And they named him Jesus, which means “God saves.”

What seems impossible in your life today? Is it impossible for God?

PRAYER: Dear Father, we often feel small and inadequate, but we know that You are with us. We believe that all things are possible with You. Let it be unto us according to Your Word. In Jesus’ name, amen.