We who believe in Jesus know that miracles are possible, and in our heads we know that NOTHING is impossible with God, but put yourself in Mary's place when the angel, Gabriel, tells her that she's going to have a baby:  ³⁴Mary asked the angel, “But how can this happen? I am a virgin.”   ³⁵The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God. ³⁶What’s more, your relative Elizabeth has become pregnant in her old age! People used to say she was barren, but she’s now in her sixth month. ³⁷For nothing is impossible with God.” 

The angel's explanation was simple enough, but the actual reality for Mary must have been incredibly challenging to accept and believe.  It's little wonder that she traveled to Elizabeth's home during her own pregnancy.  Yes, it may have been to avoid the townspeople of Nazareth and their snide comments for a while, but it must also have been to assure herself that the angel's words were true.

Sometimes we all want a miracle, but Mary had a miracle thrust upon her.  She didn't ask to become pregnant with God's son.  She didn't ask to be the mother of the Savior of the world--yet it happened.  Sometimes we ask for miracles and don't get them--or at least we don't get the response we would call a miracle.  Remember:  NOTHING is impossible with God.  NOTHING.  Take a moment to reflect on what seemingly impossible reality your experiencing right now.  What do you want, or hope or pray God will do?  Ask Him to do it, then wait and continue praying until you get the miracle, or until you know that God is giving you something else that is equally as good!

Let's pray:  Heavenly Father, we know You are the author of miracles.  In this season of Christmas give us eyes to see Your hand at work, and to know that nothing is impossible with You.  This we pray in Jesus' name.  Amen.