Faith Through But

[S] Luke 1:6-7 --
6 They were both righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord.7 But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both advanced in years.

[O] Zacharias and Elizabeth were an awesome couple, wholesomely devoted to God.  They were respected in the community as leaders and their hearts were set to serve God, BUT they had no child because Elizabeth was barren and by this time, they were beyond the age of naturally conceiving a child.  God grants them a child and he grows up to be the John the Baptist who changed the course of history.

[A] It seems that whenever we set our hearts to serve God wholeheartedly, we run into what seems to be an obstacle impossible to breakthrough -- that is on our own terms.  This is when we might get stuck at the "BUT" and can't move pass to experience the God factor of unleashing the power of His purpose in our lives.  I am going to list my obstacles I'm facing now and surrender them to God such that He would fulfill His purpose through these "BUTs" in my life.

[P] God of awesome wonder and power, I surrender my life and all of my obstacles to You not just so You may remove them but so that Your power and vision may come to fruition as I stay my course and let You reveal Your plans through my life.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.