Blessed Are Those Who Believe
“Blessed is she who believed that the Lord would fulfill His promises to her!” (Luke 1:45)
Devotional Thought: The scripture above about Mary the mother of Jesus reminds us that there are blessings that come along with believing in God’s promises. I have learned that beliefs drive behaviors. If we truly believe that God will fulfill His purposes in our lives, our actions and attitudes will show it. A question we have to ask ourselves is, “Do we really believe God will do what He said He would in our lives?” If we do, then we should always be willing to do whatever He asks of us.
Mary's story is a testament to the power and blessing of trusting in God's word. What seemed like a distracting interruption for her would actually be a divine invitation to partake in God’s fulfillment of His promises to the world. As we trust in Him, let our focus shift from questioning the “how” or the “when” to embracing the blessings in the waiting. Remember that God, who fulfilled His promises in times past, continues to fulfill them today.
Allow the Lord’s promises to help fuel His power in your life. His power is ever-present, waiting to work through us as we put our hope and faith in Him. This power is what will allow you to move from living a pitiful life to living a powerful life, from a destructive life to a life of destiny. This power will allow you to go from living as a victim to living the rest of your life “victorious” for the glory of God.
Prayer: Lord, today I affirm that I am blessed because I trust in You, the God who fulfills every promise. I stand firm on Your promises, believing each will be realized. From this day forward, I will walk each day confident that I am Your beloved child and that Your purposes for my life will be fulfilled.
Follow-Up Activity: Take multiple note cards and write out every promise from scripture you can find. Place these in different areas in your home or vehicles where you will see them and be reminded of them on a regular basis. Believe in these promises to pass in your life and stand blessed because of them.
