Genesis 36:1-43; Psalms 9:1-10:18; Matthew 20:17-34
That you may know the certainty. Luke 1:4 NKJV
How shall I know this? Luke 1:18 NKJV
Luke begins his gospel account by stating his purpose—that readers may know for sure the things written here are true. Only a few verses later, Zacharias asks, “How shall I know this?”. Good question. He explains why he is doubting, “I am an old man…” (Luke 1:18 NKJV). The angel answers this way, “I am Gabriel, who
stands in the presence of God” (Luke 1:19 NKJV). When we look at what we are, as Zacharias did, we will be filled with doubt. But when we look up to the presence of God, to the I AM who stands there for us, we will find the calm assurance that the impossible is possible when promised by the Lord. —M. MacMullen
That I may know Him who gave Himself for me,
This is the deepest desire of my heart. —Author Unknown