The Colours of Christmas: White

How to Find Peace in Trials

Pastor Stephen Hsu

Luke 1:26-38 NRSV

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Big Idea: When we marvel at our Savior & ask for His Spirit to trust His Word, we find PEACE to face any trial, to live like nothing is impossible with God.

3 Steps to Find Peace During Troubles:

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1. Marvel at the Saviour (v.29, cf.2:33)

But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be.

—Luke 1:29

The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him.

—Luke 2:33 NIV

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2. Ask & Receive the Holy Spirit (v.34-35)

Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?”

The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God.

—Luke 1:34-35

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3. Choose to Trust God’s Word (v.38)

Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.

—Luke 1:38

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Conclusion: Then we can live like nothing is impoosible with God. (v. 37)

For nothing will be impossible with God.

—Luke 1:37