How to believe in God's promises

BLESSED IS SHE WHO BELIEVESHow can we be blessed while we are waiting for God’s promise? #1- Observation: Pray for your promise and beware of doubt.You must consistently be praying for your promise and be aware of doubt that may come while you’re pursuing your vision. Elizabeth had to go through the process of her husband doubting the word of the Lord which caused him to be silent until their promise was fulfilled. The promise that God has for you will always benefit others not just you.She was going to give birth to John the baptist who would be baptizing the savior of the world. Elizabeth believed in her promise and she was blessed because of her belief and faith. and so was Mary. Mary is visited by an angel and He delivers the promise that God has for her. Luke 1:30 “But angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, (the first thing angels say is not fear because the enemy loves to instill fear in us before we are about to hear God’s promises for our lives) Mary ( the angel calls them by name each time) God has called you by your name and has hand selected you for such a time as this for a unique purpose and promise.“Do not be afraid Mary, you have found FAVOR with God, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.” Verse: Luke 1:34- Mary doubts the word. “ How will this be, since I am a virgin? “Luke 1:35 ** the highlight of this story and verse. “ The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you, So the Holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Even Eizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive in in her 6th month. (one of my favorite verses) LUke 1:37 For NO WORD from God will ever fail. Mary responds to the angel Verse 38: I am the Lords servant, may your word to me be fulfilled. “ What is your response to God’s promises for you? Your response and posture to the Lord is how we can choose to start believing in the promise. Will you trust God at His word or by your own words? #2 Observation: Partner with the Holy Spirit to fulfill God’s promise The angel confirmed to Mary that her promised would be fulfilled by the Holy Spirit. Have you left out the Holy spirit in your promise and vision or have you chosen to partner with the Holy Spirit?We can be like Mary and Zachariah and have doubt creep in, but it is by the Holy Spirit that we will see the promises fulfilled. Both Mary and Elizabeth were trusted by God to carry world changers that would change generations to come  and give birth to promises that were given by the Lord, what generations are waiting for you to fulfill the promises God has given you? How are we blessed when we believe? We go to our altar and pray and seek God and partner with the Holy Spirit to lead us and guide us.The story continues with Mary going to visit  Elizabeth after the angel of the Lord just told her about Elizabeth’s miracle. As soon as Mary walks in the door, immediately Elizabeth confirms and propphesies over her what the angel told Mary. Luke 1:45 (she envisions founding scripture) “Blessed is she who believed that the Lord would fulfill His promises to her!” #3 Observation: Sow into your faith and prepare yourself.We need to feed our beliefs and grow our faith by sowing prayers and staying obedient.Both Mary and Elizabeth were found to be righteous and obedient. They had to be praying to the Lord in order to hear from the Lord, God sent them angels to confirm their promises. Elizabeth gives birth to John the baptist and Zacahariahs silence was removed and broke out into a song of praise. Praise God through the preparation and exercise your faith by encourage others who are already walking in their promise. Call to action: Pray for your promiseParnter with the Holy Spirit Prepare yourself