If God can perfectly order the events of the Christmas story, we can entrust Him with stories of our own. We should mirror Mary's surrender and submission to God's plan. 

Notes:

Galatians 4:4 (NKJV)
But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law.
 
READ Luke 1:26–33
 
#1 God Is Always On Time
 
Luke 1:28 (NKJV)
“Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!”
 
Luke 1:29 (NKJV)
But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was.
 
God is always on time.
 
READ Luke 1:34–38
 
#2 God’s Timing Requires Our Surrender
 
Luke 1:38 (NKJV)
“Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.”
 
Matthew 6:10 (NKJV)
Your kingdom come.
Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
 
READ Mark 8:34–36
 
God’s plan is always better.
 
Surrender doesn’t mean God makes everything comfortable.
It means God makes everything count.
 
Surrender always leads to Christ. 
 
Psalm 84:10 (NKJV)
For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand.
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God
than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
 
“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.”
—Jim Elliott
 
READ Luke 1:39–45
 
#3 Our Obedience Has A Radius
 
Luke 1:15 (NKJV)
For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink. He will also be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb.
 
What is God asking you to do?
 
What areas in your life is God calling you to submit and surrender?
  
Too many Christians are satisfied with comfort when God is offering conquest.
 
Obey God.
Submit to scripture.
Live a life of integrity committed to God.
 
Let it be to me according to your word.

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If God can perfectly order the events of the Christmas story, we can entrust Him with stories of our own. We should mirror Mary's surrender and submission to God's plan.&nbsp;
Notes:
Galatians 4:4 (NKJV) But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law. &nbsp; READ Luke 1:26&ndash;33 &nbsp; #1 God Is Always On Time &nbsp; Luke 1:28 (NKJV) &ldquo;Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!&rdquo; &nbsp; Luke 1:29 (NKJV) But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. &nbsp; God is always on time. &nbsp; READ Luke 1:34&ndash;38 &nbsp; #2 God&rsquo;s Timing Requires Our Surrender &nbsp; Luke 1:38 (NKJV) &ldquo;Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.&rdquo; &nbsp; Matthew 6:10 (NKJV) Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. &nbsp; READ Mark 8:34&ndash;36 &nbsp; God&rsquo;s plan is always better. &nbsp; Surrender doesn&rsquo;t mean God makes everything comfortable. It means God makes everything count. &nbsp; Surrender always leads to Christ.&nbsp; &nbsp; Psalm 84:10 (NKJV) For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness. &nbsp; &ldquo;He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.&rdquo; &mdash;Jim Elliott &nbsp; READ Luke 1:39&ndash;45 &nbsp; #3 Our Obedience Has A Radius &nbsp; Luke 1:15 (NKJV) For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink. He will also be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother&rsquo;s womb. &nbsp; What is God asking you to do? &nbsp; What areas in your life is God calling you to submit and surrender? &nbsp;&nbsp; Too many Christians are satisfied with comfort when God is offering conquest. &nbsp; Obey God. Submit to scripture. Live a life of integrity committed to God. &nbsp; Let it be to me according to your word.
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He is the senior pastor of Harvest Church, with campuses located in California and Hawaii, a renowned evangelist, bestselling author, and inspiration for the 2023 “Jesus Revolution” film. He is also the founder and leader of Harvest Crusades, large-scale evangelistic events that share the gospel with thousands in stadiums worldwide. Learn more about Pastor Greg’s and Harvest Ministries’ mission to know God and make Him known at harvest.org.

Greg Laurie delivers clear, Bible-based teaching on topics all Christians face&mdash;from marriage and family to evangelism and purpose&mdash;while emphasizing the saving power of the gospel. With humor and cultural insight, he shows how to apply God&rsquo;s Word in everyday life and strengthen your walk with Christ.
He is the senior pastor of Harvest Church, with campuses located in California and Hawaii, a renowned evangelist, bestselling author, and inspiration for the 2023 &ldquo;Jesus Revolution&rdquo; film. He is also the founder and leader of Harvest Crusades, large-scale evangelistic events that share the gospel with thousands in stadiums worldwide. Learn more about Pastor Greg&rsquo;s and Harvest Ministries&rsquo; mission to know God and make Him known at <a href="https://harvest.org/">harvest.org</a>.

Greg Laurie delivers clear, Bible-based teaching on topics all Christians face.

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