Luke 1:45 – “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”
In the small, unassuming town of Nazareth, a young girl named Mary lived a quiet life until one divine encounter changed her life forever. The angel’s words must have sounded impossible: she would conceive and give birth to the Son of God. For many, such news would stir disbelief or fear. Yet Mary’s response wasn’t hesitation; it was faith. “May your word to me be fulfilled,” she said, fully embracing what seemed beyond comprehension.
Mary’s belief wasn’t anchored in logic or human possibility; it was rooted in trust. She didn’t demand proof or explanation. She simply believed that if God had spoken, then His word was sure. That kind of faith defies ordinary thinking; it steps beyond the boundaries of reason into the realm of divine assurance.
When Elizabeth, her older cousin, greeted her, she recognised something extraordinary. Filled with the Holy Spirit, Elizabeth exclaimed, “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her.” This was more than praise; it was a revelation. Elizabeth saw that Mary’s blessing flowed not merely from what would happen, but from her unwavering confidence in God’s faithfulness.
Faith often begins before we see results. Mary had no evidence; no signs that the angel’s words would come true, yet her heart rested in belief. That’s the kind of faith that moves mountains, the kind that finds peace even when the path is uncertain. Belief doesn’t deny reality; it chooses to trust God in the midst of it.
When we face seasons where God’s promises seem delayed or distant, Mary’s example invites us to pause and reflect: Do we believe only when circumstances make sense, or do we trust because we know Who has spoken? True faith isn’t about understanding how everything will work out: it’s about being convinced that the One who made the promise is faithful.
Mary’s story reminds us that faith is not passive; it’s an active surrender. It’s choosing to say, “Yes, Lord,” even when the outcome is unclear. It’s holding onto hope when others can’t see what you see. It’s believing that God’s word over your life still stands, no matter how long it takes to unfold.
And sometimes, that belief itself is the blessing. Notice that Elizabeth didn’t say, “Blessed will she be when it’s fulfilled.” She said, “Blessed is she who has believed.” The blessing wasn’t reserved for when the promise became visible; it was already present in the act of believing. When your heart clings to God’s faithfulness, you step into a place of inner peace and divine assurance, even before the miracle manifests.
Believing beyond norms means letting go of the need to control, predict, or prove. It’s trusting God’s timing when everything in you wants to rush ahead. It’s finding strength in stillness, joy in surrender, and confidence in knowing that God never fails to keep His Word.
So today, take a moment to breathe and reflect. What promises has God spoken to your heart? Where have you hesitated to believe because circumstances seem impossible? Like Mary, dare to believe that God is still at work, even when you can’t yet see how.
In your prayers, thank Him not only for what He’s done but for what He’s doing, even in unseen places. Ask for the grace to recognise His hand at work in your life, and for the courage to believe beyond the limits of what’s ordinary because faith that believes beyond norms opens the door for the extraordinary to unfold.
Amen.
KEY TAKEAWAYS POINTS
Faith begins where reason ends: True belief doesn’t wait for proof; it trusts the One who made the promise.
Blessing flows from belief, not outcomes: Mary was blessed because she believed before she saw fulfilment.
God’s timing is always purposeful: Even delays hold meaning when we trust in His divine orchestration.
Belief transforms uncertainty into peace: Faith anchors the heart, even when the future remains unseen.
Surrender is the language of faith: Saying “Yes, Lord” invites divine possibilities beyond human limits.
Gratitude strengthens trust: Thankfulness opens our eyes to recognise God’s quiet work in every season.
