Behold, the bond slave of the Lord; be it done to me according to your word.
Luke 1:38
If God wants something done, can it be done? In other words, if God has a goal for your life, can it be blocked, or is its fulfilment uncertain or impossible?
I am personally convinced that no goal God has for my life is impossible or uncertain, nor can it be blocked. Imagine God saying, "I've called you into existence, I've made you My child, and I have something for you to do. I know you won't be able to do it, but give it your best shot." That's ludicrous! It's like saying to your child, "I want to you to mow the lawn. Unfortunately, the lawn is full of rocks, the mower doesn't work, and there's no gas. But give it your best shot." Even secular scholars say that issuing a command that cannot be obeyed will undermine authority.
God had a staggering goal for a little maiden named Mary. An angel told her that she would bear a son while still a virgin, and that her son would be the Saviour of the world. When she inquired about this seemingly impossible feat, the angel simply said, "Nothing will be impossible with God" (Luke 1:37).
You wouldn't give your child a task he couldn't complete, and God doesn't assign to you goals you can't achieve. His goals for you are possible, certain and achievable. When God's will for us appears impossible, let's say with Mary: "Behold, the bond slave of the Lord; be it done to me according to your word" (Luke 1:38).
Imagine the overwhelming assignment that confronted Mary. She was to have a baby without being with a man. She was to raise the child who would save the world. The entire course of history would be altered, and the eternal destiny of believers would be changed. The fact that you are celebrating Christmas today is proof that Mary's child Jesus was indeed the world-changing Son of God.
Despite the staggering nature of the task announced by the angel, Mary gave herself to accomplish God's will. God is still looking for a few bond slaves who will dare to believe that nothing is impossible with God.
Let’s Pray:
Lord, I yield to You as Your bond slave. I choose to believe that whatever You want me to do I can do.
Neil T. Anderson is the founder of Freedom in Christ Ministries. He began the ministry in 1989 and continues to spread the message of freedom to this day.
