Luke 1:26–38; [Matt 1:18–25] Theme. If we’ve followed God for any length of time, we know to expect difficulties and challenges in life. They are one way He helps us grow. Sometimes God asks us to do things that seem outrageous or extreme, or He leads us into demanding circumstances because He wants to use us in them. But when God unexpectedly asks us to step out in a way that jeopardizes our comfort or our life, we often resist—even when we realize
Luke 1:26–38