Virgin Miracle!

Jan. 20, 2020 Monday Message:

“’The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel’ — which means, ‘God with us.’” Matt. 1:23

Jesus’ virgin conception is indeed a miracle, and miracles are both possible and necessary in order to understand much of our world, including creation.

Both scientists and philosophers explain the creation of our universe with the ‘big bang’ theory, but neither group is sure how big the bang was or what caused it to bang when it did. All agree there was a beginning to our universe, and that our planet exists where previously there was nothing. And the only explanation I have for the creation of matter out of nothing is Divine Intervention.

As I write this, I’m crossing the Caribbean Sea, water as far as the eye can see, beautiful blue sky overhead, just a few clouds, and all manner of fish under the billowing waves. I’m confident that there is land ahead, with a plethora of plants and animals, including those made in the image of God – humans! This whole scenario is so complex that it couldn't be some kind of evolutionary accident. Once again the only explanation is Divine Intervention.

And if a God this powerful thought it would be best to walk on earth alongside mankind, surely he could work it out. Virgin conception may be a stretch for us, but God says, “Don’t worry - I’ve got this!” With God, anything is possible!

So go ahead – believe in miracles. That way the whole universe makes sense!

Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship meets next Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, 3249 30^th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406, 10:30 AM. Pastor Van Dickerson leads us thru Jesus’ Temptation (Luke 4.) Guest Worship Leader Jerry McCleskey.