Episode 428 // Stumped on God’s Plan? How the Shepherds Teach Us to Trust Beyond Logic [Christmas Bible Study and Devotional]

Hey Sis! 🎙️ 

It's Thursday, and you know what that means: Prayer Call Thursday in our Circle Time Sisterhood 🙏✨. But today is extra special! I’m inviting all the ladies in our free Facebook group to join us in lifting up the needs of our community. Head to circletimeforthesoul.com before 8 AM EST to hop in, and don’t forget to agree to the group rules. If you can’t make it, don’t worry—you’re covered in prayer too. ❤️

Today’s encouragement and scripture study is from Luke 1:26-38. Mary’s encounter with the angel Gabriel reveals profound lessons about waiting on God and trusting His plans, even when they’re unexpected. 🕊️

📖 Today’s Scripture Study: Luke 1:26-38

In this passage, Mary is told of her miraculous role in God’s plan. Her response—“Let it be to me according to your word”—teaches us about surrendering to God’s will, even when we don’t fully understand His timing.

✨ Key Takeaways from the Word:

1️⃣ God’s Plans Often Defy Logic

• Just as with Abraham and Sarah, Zechariah and Elizabeth experienced miraculous moments, God’s ways often challenge human reasoning. Sis, trust that purpose trumps logic.

2️⃣ God Will Confirm His Will

• Like Gabriel’s message to Mary and Joseph’s dream in Matthew 1:20, God provides confirmations to align your heart with His plans. Be attentive in prayer and His Word.

3️⃣ Service Reflects God’s Heart

• From Mary’s obedience to the shepherds’ witness, we see that serving others—especially when it’s inconvenient—brings glory to God and spreads His love.

💡 Devotional Focus: Day 9 of “10 Days of Christmas Truths to Live All Year”

The shepherds were considered lowly, yet God chose them to witness the greatest news of all time. This reminds us:

• God values a heart of humility over status.
• Like the shepherds, we’re called to share the Good News boldly.

May the rest of your day be the best of your day! 💖

Love ya, Sis! ❤️
Diana Marie

 

 

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RESOURCES: 

10 Days of Christmas Truths to Live All Year

https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/17394-10-days-of-christmas-truths-to-live-all-year

 

The Bible Project: Luke “The Birth of Jesus”

 

https://youtu.be/_OLezoUvOEQ?si=_LjzR4AI9iqCbuG5

My Favorite Bible: Battlefield of the Mind Bible by Joyce Meyer

https://amzn.to/4dvAgFJ

My Favorite Book: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren

https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3

The Tabernackle: 

https://youtu.be/ceZHlc55HCg?si=jOjDLpxUgwEwLBQY

 

Testimony:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/circle-time-for-the-soul-for-christian-women-bible/id1687321834?i=1000676189319

 

ARTICLES: 

1 Corinthians; The Bible Project

https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/1-corinthians/

Biblical Affirmations

https://lisaappelo.com/31-christian-affirmations-rooted-in-scripture/

Righteousness: 

https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/vocab-insight-dikaiosune-righteousness/

Holiness: 

https://www.thenivbible.com/blog/what-is-holiness/

Redemption: 

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/redemption/

 

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