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nothing is impossible

Luke 1:36&37
"36 And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.
37 For with God nothing shall be impossible."

In these verses, the angel Gabriel gives Mary a confirming sign: her elderly, once-barren relative Elizabeth is now six months pregnant with John the Baptist. This miracle, echoing Sarah (Genesis 21:1-2) and Hannah (1 Samuel 1:19-20), shows God fulfills His promises even in impossible circumstances.

It links Mary’s virgin conception to Elizabeth’s pregnancy as two displays of divine power. The climax is the declaration: “For nothing will be impossible with God.” This foundational truth echoes Genesis 18:14 (“Is anything too hard for the Lord?”) and affirms God’s omnipotence.

It does not mean God can do logically contradictory things (e.g., create a square circle), but that no promise or purpose of His is beyond His power, however impossible it may seem to us.

God keeps His word across generations. Mary is invited to trust divine power rather than human limits. What looks impossible; transformation, healing, provision, becomes possible with God.

This is hope for every believer!
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