If God Can...  

     Three more prophets followed Daniel. Malachi was the last of that era. 

     Through Zechariah, God called on the people to, "Return to me." The Lord added, I am very jealous for Jerusalem and Zion, but I am very angry with the nations that feel secure. - vv. 1:14-15  

     Zechariah also had visions: a woman in a basket, a man with a measuring line...and more. He "saw" Joshua the high priest, standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right side to accuse him. 

     He "heard" the angel's report: The Lord Almighty says, 'I am going to bring my servant, the Branch.' - v. 3:8 

Miracles Teach Us

     Let's recap: Creation, the flood, Moses, miracles in Egypt, the escape, bitter water made sweet, manna, Mr. Sinai, conquest of Canaan, Jericho, Gideon's victory, Elijah's flaming chariot, David and Goliath, Naaman's leprosy, Nebuchadnezzar's dream, his translation and back, the lions' den, the Lord's rebuke of the "guardian cherub," banished to earth, and more. 

     If God can do all that, a virgin with child might be his easiest miracle of all. Didn't he create sperm and eggs? 

     When Mary questioned Gabriel, "How will this be?" he answered, The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. - Luke 1:35

 Monday: The Divine Divide