BUT HOW?
07th Dec 2022
After an angel had announced to Mary that she was to become pregnant with the Son of God, she exclaimed, “But how?” The angel’s answer was a supernatural one, but essentially it is the same for every “But how?” question today! Luke 1:35 says, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, the power of the Most High will hover over you .…”
Every time you are faced with “But how?” remember - the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Godhead has chosen to be alongside to help you. He is the great helper sent by God the Father to be a help, to remind us of what Jesus taught, to show us all things, and to be with us so that we never feel abandoned or helpless. He is the expression of Jesus with us today, living inside us, always available to help, explain and instruct (see John 14:16-17).
I love His creative solutions. It should not surprise me that He who brought creative order out of chaos, and brought light into darkness as He hovered over the formless earth, should continue this today.
So what darkness are you struggling with? What practical answers do you need? When you come to the end of trying, reasoning and scheming, ask for divine resources and let the Holy Spirit answer your “But how?” questions and give you miracle answers. It may be a simple as – “Holy Spirit, Maker of the universe, how do I remove this stain?”, or it may be a far more complex and life-challenging situation.
The answer I believe is always the same - “The Holy Spirit will hover over you” – and miraculous insight, leading to practical solutions, will be the result. I feel very sad when I think of how often I have been slow to tap into His vast resources, and usually, only when I have come to an end of my own!
Direct your “but how’s?” to the Holy Spirit and watch Him release divine answers and resources.
NB - This week we have used a daily devotion from Faith Food for every Day - it is the piece for 2nd December.
by Joyce Sibthorpe
