1. Second Sunday of Kiahk December 18, 2011 Luke 1:26-38
The Gift of Discomfort
Second Sunday of Kiahk
December 18, 2011
Luke 1:26-38

2. “And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name JESUS.” Luke 1:31

3. God uses discomfort to bless our lives
“And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name JESUS.” Luke 1:31
God uses discomfort to bless our lives

4. Forward to what?

5. Forward to what? HIS VISION

6. Forward to what? HIS VISION
God wants more FROM us and more FOR us as well

7. Why should I?

8. When the Lord calls us, He walks with us
Why should I?
When the Lord calls us, He walks with us

9. Why should I? When the Lord calls us, He walks with us
“Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you” Luke 1:28

10. Romans 5:3-4
“And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.”

11. Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”

12. What discomfort is God giving to you today?

13. What discomfort is God giving to you today?
God’s Gift: Extreme discomfort
Virgin’s Response: Extreme faith
End Result: Extreme blessing/joy