Prepare to be Willing

Be convinced of God’s GoodnessLuke 1:26-28

“…while I was speaking in prayer, the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the first, came to me in swift flight at the time of

the evening sacrifice. 22 He made me understand, speaking with me and saying, “O

Daniel, I have now come out to give you insight and understanding. 23 At the beginning of your pleas for mercy a word went out, and I

have come to tell it to you, for you are greatly loved. Therefore consider the word

and understand the vision.

Daniel 9:20-23

Be aware of my own shortcomings

Luke 1:29-30

Be excited about the possibilities God is

offering Luke 1:31-33

For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the

resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in

Christ shall all be made alive.

1 Corinthians 15:21-22

I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and

makes war.12 His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name

written on him that no one knows but he himself.13 He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God.

Revelation 19:11-16

The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean. 15 Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike

down the nations. "He will rule them with an iron scepter." He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty. 16 On his

robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF

LORDS.

Revelation 19:11-16

Jesus replied, "If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father

will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.

John 14:23

Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence

before God 22 and receive from him anything we ask, because we obey his commands and do what pleases

him.

1 John 3:21-22

Be unwilling to let inconceivable mechanics

sidetrack my willing responseLuke 1:34-39

Beyond all question, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in a body, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.

1 Timothy 3:16

“Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be

changed…”

1 Corinthians 15:51

To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the

hope of glory. We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with

all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. To this end I

labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me.

Colossians 1:27-29

Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given

me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it

fearlessly, as I should.

Ephesians 6:19-20

For no word from God shall be void of power.

Luke 1:37 (ASV)