In the first chapter of Luke we look at the what God does for Elizabeth and Mary. Both experience miracles in relation to pregnancy. In Elizabeth’s case, we read that she was barren and both she and her husband are way beyond child baring age. With Mary, we read that she is a virgin and that even though she would remain a virgin she was chosen by God to give birth to our Savior Jesus.

When the angel (Gabriel) appeared to Mary and told her that she was the chosen one Mary questioned him. He responded with, “the Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you” then he told her the news of her relative Elizabeth’s pregnancy. Now indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her old age; and this is now the sixth month for her who was called barren.

Can you imagine being told that you would be the mother of the Savior of the World and then immediately afterward that your barren relative was 6 months pregnant? What a day!

But why was Elizabeth barren? Why now was she pregnant? God knew that Mary would need a witness to His miraculous power in the area of pregnancy. Mary knew Elizabeth and she would have known the heartache and struggle aka “reproach” that Elizabeth had experienced because she had not given birth to a son.

The scripture following is astounding, “For with God nothing will be impossible.” Luke 1:37

How amazing is God? The scripture immediately following the unexpected news of Elizabeth’s pregnancy confirms God’s power and ability to make what is impossible for man, possible. Not to mention His purpose for Elizabeth barrenness.

God put that scripture there for each and every one of us that needs encouragement about His miraculous power in the area of pregnancy.

Who needs your witness to believe for the impossible in their lives? Who can you encourage with God’s word and His promises?