There Are No Dead Ends

Some time ago, my friend Hunter preached on the passage in Luke about John the Baptist’s father Zechariah. Zechariah was an old man when the angel Gabriel announced to him that he would have a son. His wife Elizabeth had been barren all her life, and she was very old. Zechariah seemed to have his doubts, and Gabriel struck him mute for his disbelief.

Hunter reminded us, “Never doubt the power of God.” Never doubt the power of God, for with God, all things are possible! This does not mean that God is going to answer our prayers exactly when and how we’d like. No. But it does mean that with God, there are no dead ends.

Let us pray: God of New Beginnings, we claim the promise that with you all things are possible. We lift up to you now the concerns of our hearts. Some of us are struggling with financial burdens or with family problems. Some of us are coping with health concerns or broken relationships. We ask you to give us the strength and courage we need to get through the day. Breathe new hope and peace into our lives, and help us to trust. Help us to trust you. Fill us with your grace, and grant us eyes to see your light that is breaking in—even now. Amen.