The Faithfulness of God's Word, Luke 1:37

THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD’S WORD

Text: Luke 1:37 (KJV)
“For with God nothing shall be impossible.”

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INTRODUCTION: GOD’S WORD STILL STANDS

Church, we live in a world where promises are broken, contracts are violated, and words are often empty. But when God speaks, heaven backs it up! Luke 1:37 declares a timeless, unshakable truth: no word from God will ever fail. If God said it, you can stand on it. If God promised it, He will perform it. His Word is not seasonal—it is eternal!

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1. Understanding the Context: God Speaks in Impossible Moments

Scripture: Luke 1:26–31, 34–35

“The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee.”

Emphasis:
Mary was young, unknown, and unprepared—yet chosen. God spoke a word that contradicted nature, logic, and human ability. But what man calls impossible, God calls opportunity. The Holy Ghost stepped into Mary’s situation and rewrote the narrative.

Illustration:
It’s like a doctor telling someone, “There’s nothing more we can do,” and then God steps in with a miracle healing. When medical reports end, divine power begins. God often speaks His greatest promises in our weakest moments.

Declaration:
When God releases a word, the Holy Ghost provides the power to fulfill it!

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2. The Assurance of God’s Promises: What God Says, God Does

Scripture: Numbers 23:19; Isaiah 55:10–11

“Hath he said, and shall he not do it?”

Emphasis:
God is not like man. He does not exaggerate, hesitate, or forget. Every promise is backed by His character and His power. The Word that spoke light into darkness is the same Word holding your life together right now.

Illustration:
A single mother reads in the Word, “My God shall supply all your need” (Philippians 4:19). Though the bills are due, she keeps praying and trusting. Unexpected provision comes—right on time. God proves again that His Word never fails.

Declaration:
He is a promise-keeping God in a promise-breaking world!

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3. Living in Faith: Saying “Yes” Before You See It

Scripture: Luke 1:38; Hebrews 11:1

“Be it unto me according to thy word.”

Emphasis:
Mary did not have all the answers—but she had faith. Faith is not waiting for understanding; faith is obedience in advance. When you say “yes” to God, you activate heaven’s resources.

Illustration:
A believer feels God calling them to step out—start a ministry, leave a toxic situation, or trust Him financially. Fear whispers, “What if it fails?” Faith responds, “What if God is telling the truth?” Obedience unlocks breakthrough.

Declaration:
Faith is not passive—it moves, obeys, and trusts God completely!

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4. Encouragement for the Journey: God’s Word Will Carry You

Scripture: Psalm 119:105; 2 Corinthians 1:20

“For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen.”

Emphasis:
God’s Word is a lamp in dark seasons and an anchor in stormy times. You may not feel strong, but the Word will strengthen you. You may feel lost, but the Word will guide you.

Illustration:
A believer walking through grief opens the Bible and finds comfort in “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted” (Psalm 34:18). That Word becomes strength to get through another day. God’s Word sustains when emotions fail.

Declaration:
The same Word that saved you will sustain you and carry you to victory!

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5. Testimony and Hope: Your Story Will Preach

Scripture: Revelation 12:11; Psalm 66:16

“Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.”

Emphasis:
Mary carried a promise before she carried a baby. Later, her life testified to God’s faithfulness. When God fulfills His Word in your life, it’s not just for you—it’s for someone else’s faith.

Illustration:
Someone who was once addicted now stands free, declaring, “If God did it for me, He can do it for you!” Testimonies ignite faith and remind others that God is still working miracles.

Declaration:
Your testimony is proof that God’s Word never fails!

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ALTAR CALL: STAND ON THE WORD

Scripture: Luke 1:37; Hebrews 10:23

“Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised).”

Church, whatever God has spoken over your life—He will bring it to pass. Delay is not denial. Silence is not absence. The Word of God is working even when you cannot see it.

If you are struggling to believe…
If fear has shaken your faith…
If you are waiting on a promise…

This altar is for you.
Come and stand on the Word.
Come and declare, “Lord, I believe!”

🔥 No word from God will ever fail! 🔥

Malava he ‘aatakai ‘o e ta’emalava. Luke 1:37-38

Luke 1:37-38 “…He ‘oku ‘ikai ha fo’i folofola ‘ae ‘Otua ‘e ta’emalava. Pea pehe ‘e Mele ko au ‘eni koe kainanga ‘ae ‘Eiki ke hoko mai kiate au ‘o hangee ko ho’o me’a….”

 

Kaveinga: “Malava he ‘aatakai ‘o e ta’emalava.”

 

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Talateu

Ko Luke ‘i Nasaleti ‘i Kaleli na’e ‘i ai ha fefine ko Mele moe tangata ko Siosifa. Ko Mele na’e ‘ikai ko ha palofita pe fa’a nofo mo tauhi ki he temipale. Ka ko Mele koe ki’i fefine na’e kei “taupo’ou” pe pea na’a ne nofo ke teu ‘ene mali moe tangata ko Siosifa. Pea na’e ‘i ai ha ‘Angelo ko Kepaleli na’e ha’u moe fekau ‘ae ‘Eiki taupotu kia Mele ke fakafou mai ‘i hono manava taupo’ou ‘ae Misaia koe Fakamo’ui ‘o mamani. Koe hili ‘eni ha mahina ‘e 6 hono fakahaange ‘e he ‘Angelo tatau ai pe ha fekau kia ‘Elisapesi ke fakafou mai ‘i hono manava na’e pa’a ‘ae fakamelomelo ‘o Sisu ‘ia Sione papitaiso (Sione 1:11-20). ‘Oku tokanga foki ‘a Luke ke ne fakahaa’i mo fakafaikehekehe’i ‘ae ongo foha ‘oku ‘amanaki ke na hoko fakapalofisai mai. ‘I he talanoa ni ‘oku ‘ikai koe misiteli ‘oe ‘alo’i taupo’ou ‘ae tefito’i fakamamafa ‘a Luke ka koe “tui” fakasevaniti ‘a Mele na’e fai’aki ‘ene talangofua ‘o fakatatau ki he lea ‘ae ‘Angelo “…He ‘oku ‘ikai ha fo’i folofola ‘ae ‘Otua ‘e ta’emalava. Pea pehe ‘e Mele ko au ‘eni koe kainanga ‘ae ‘Eiki ke hoko mai kiate au ‘o hangee ko ho’o me’a….” pea ko ia ‘etau veesi malanga.

 

Koe vete ‘oe potu tohi

 

‘I hotau mamani he ngaahi ‘aho ni ‘oku fu’u faingata’a fau ke nau tali ‘ae “mo’oni” ko ia hono ‘alo’i ‘o Sisu ‘e he taupo’ou ko Mele ko ha me’a na’e hoko ‘i he hisitolia hotau mamani pea ‘oku fefakamo’oni’aki ‘enau ngaahi fakatotolo he mala’e kehekehe pe. Ki he kakai ko ia ‘oku hoko ‘ae ngaahi ngaue mana ‘a Sisu, ko ‘ene ha fakakehe (transfiguration) pea pehee ki he’ene toetu’u mei he pekia, ‘a hono fakafotunga mai ‘e he ‘Otua ia ki hotau mamani koe ngaahi hisitolia kotoa pe ia ‘oku ala ke faka’ikai’i mo fakafekiki’i. Koe tui ko ia ‘ae Kalaisitiane ‘oku ‘ikai fakatefito ia hono ‘alo’i taupo’ou pea ‘oku ‘ikai foki hano fu’u lave’i ‘e he ngaahi Kosipeli koee ka ‘oku nofo ‘ae fakamamafa ia ‘i he hoko ‘ae Folofola ‘o mo’oni he “pekia” moe “toetu’u” ‘ae ‘Eiki.

 

Ka ‘i he talanoa ni ‘oku fakaha ai ‘e Luke ha ongo mo’oni’i me’a ‘e 2. 

 

1.    ‘Ia Sisu na’e kamata ai ‘e he ‘Otua ha “fakatupu fo’ou” ‘o fou mai ‘i he’ene mo’ui moe ngaue ‘a ‘ene pekia moe toetu’u pea moe fakangata ‘oe angahala ‘i he Kolosi. Pea kuo ne fakatau’ataina ‘ae kakai ke nau omi ki he ‘Otua ‘i he loto tui moe fakatomala. 

 

2.    Na’e tomu’a hoko pe ‘a Sisu ia koe ‘Alo ‘oe ‘Otua te’eki ke fa’u ia he manava ‘o ‘ene fa’ee ko Mele. Pea ‘ikai ia ko ia pe ka na’e ‘ikai ke ne toki hoko koe ‘Alo hili hono ‘alo’i. Na’e ‘ikai ke toki fai ‘e Sisu ha ngaue lelei mo mana ‘io pea na’a mo ‘ene pekia moe toetu’u pea toki lau ai ia koe ‘Alo ‘oe ‘Otua. ’Ikai! Kia Luke koe ‘Alo mo’oni pe ia ‘oe ‘Otua pea na’a ne hoko mai pe ia ki he mamani koe ‘Alo pe ia ‘oe ‘Otua. Koe ‘ai kakano ‘a e ‘Alo

 

Koe pole’i ‘e Mele ‘ae fekau ni

Kia Mele koe fo’i taimi ‘ena ‘oku ne teu ke fehangahangai mo ia ‘o fakatatau ki he fekau na’e fakahaa ‘ae ‘Angelo.

1.   Ko hono ‘uhinga kainga he ‘oku fepaki lahi ia moe ouau toputapu ‘oe mali he kuopau ke ne feitama’i ‘ae tama lolotonga ia ‘ene tauhi molumalu ‘ena fetukupa’aki mo Siosifa. 

2.   Na’a ne ‘amanaki pe ‘e fu’u faingata’a fau ki he kakai ke nau tui ‘oku ne tu’itu’ia ki he Laumalie ‘oe ‘Otua.

3.   Na’a ne ‘ilo pe ‘e loto mamahi lahi ‘a Siosifa koe’uhii ko ‘ene feitama ni pea ‘e malava ke ne li’aki ia. ‘Oku lea ki ai ‘a Matiu “Pea ko Siosifa ko hono hoa neongo koe tangata tauhi tu’utu’uni ka na’e ‘ikai te ne loto ke faka’ilo ia ka na’a ne pehee ke tukuange fakafufuu pe.” (Matiu 1:19). 

4.   Na’a ne ‘ilo pe ‘e lau’i ia ‘e hono ngaahi kaungaa me’a/ famili / Siasi koe fefine fe’auaki mo tono ia.

5.   Na’a ne ‘ilo fakapapau foki kuopau ke fehangahangai moe mate, manukia mo luma’i ia koe’uhii pe koe hoko mai ‘oe me’a ni. Pea fakatatau ki he lao kuopau ke tautea mate ia ‘a ia ko hono tolo maka’i (Teutalonome 22:13 ff).

 

Ta’emalava ki he malava

 

Fakatupu

-       TM: Na’e maha ‘a mamani

Sela fa’eli’i ‘o Aisake he ta’u 90

-       TM: Motu’a pea na’e pa’a

Ko e ngaahi mana kotoa kae tukuange ‘a ha’a ‘Isileli

-       TM: ‘ikai tau’ataina

Vaheua Tahi kulokula

-       TM: melemo

Faka’auha ‘o Seliko

-       ‘Ikai iai ha me’a tau

Ko Daniel he ‘ana ‘oe fanga laione

-       TM: natula ‘o e laione

Sitaleki, Abendico, Mesake Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Taniela 3:8

-       TM: vela

Ngaahi mana ne fafanga ‘aki ‘ae kau ‘Isileli he toafa

-       TM: koe me’akai too mei langi

Hannah ko e fefine pa’a ne fa’ele’I ‘a Samuela

-       TM: pa’a

Ikuna ‘a Tevita ‘ia Kolaiate

 

Fanau’I ‘o Sisu

-       TM: taupo’ou

Luliu e vai ki he uaine

-       TM ikai ‘iai ha toe me’a hu’i

Fafanga ‘a e toko 5000

-       TM: si’I e me’akai (sio ke lau ‘a Filipe)

Luelue ‘a Sisu pea mo Pita he fukahi vai

-       TM: Kalavite

Fakamo’ui ‘a Lasalosi mei he mate, ‘aa e kui

-       TM without medical intervention

Toetu’u ‘a Sisu

-       TM ikai ko ha me’a maheni

 

 

Koe fakahaa kia Mele ‘ae fekau ni

‘I he taimi na’e fakahoko ai ‘e he ’Angelo ‘ae fekau ni kia Mele na’a ne tomu’a fetapa’aki ‘aki ‘ae lea koe “…Si’oto ‘ofa, ‘a koe kuo ‘ofeina..” pea ko hano toe fakaleaange “..’a koe kuo ke ta’imalie he Kelesi ‘ae ‘Otua!” kae lolotonga ‘ene fu’u mo’utafu’a kuo toe ta’ota’o atu ‘ae ‘angelo; “‘E Mele ‘oua ‘e “manavahe” (Greek: phobeo, "to be in an apprehensive state, be afraid, become frightened," (from which we get our English word "phobia") he kuo ke ta’imalie mei he ‘Otua…” Neongo na’a ne mo’utafu’ua (Greek: diatarasso, which means to "confuse, perplex) ‘i he me’a ni he koe kakano ia ka kuo ‘osi nofo’ia ia ‘e he Kelesi ‘ae ‘Otua pea ko hono fatongia pe koe fakaongo leva ki hono ‘Otua. Kia Luke ko Sakalaia na’a ne loto ke ‘omi ha fakamo’oni ko Sione papitaiso koe fekau ni koe fekau ‘ae ‘Otua “…teu ‘ilo ‘i ha ‘ae me’a ni?...” (Sione 1:18) ka kia Mele na’a ne fakahaa’i atu ‘ene tui “ ke hoko mai kiate au ‘o hangee ko ho’o me’a…”

 

Koe fakaakonaki

Koe natula tonu ‘e tangata koe Ta’emalava. ‘Oku talamai ia Loma 3:23 “he kuo fai angahala kotoa pea ‘oku ‘ikai ke tau a’usia ‘a e hoifua ‘a e ‘Otua.

 

Ko hota natula ko e fai angahala (our true nature is sin) ‘aia ko e ‘aatakai ia ‘o e ta’emalava. Pea koe ‘uhinga ia ‘oku ta hee ai koe kei mahalo ‘oku ta sai pe. ‘Ilo ‘oku ta too nounou pea ta’emalava kae ala mai ‘a e malava ‘a e ‘Otua ‘o Fakamanavahake kitaua.

 

Sio leva kia Selemaia 29:11 ‘Oku ou ‘ilo ‘a e ngaahi fakakaukau (palani) ma’a kimoutolu. Pea koe ngaahi fakakaukau ‘e iku kiu he lelei.

 

‘Oku ‘iai ‘a e fokotu’utu’u moe fakakaukau ‘a e ‘Otua ma’akitautolu taki taha. Hu’i leva ‘a e kofu ta’emalava kata pulupulu ‘aki ‘a e malava  

 

Ko e haa e fakafo’ituitui ‘o e ta’emalva?

 

Ko e ngaah ui ‘oku kehe – ka koe me’a ‘oku mahu’inga ke tau kumi ki he Malava ‘I he uhouhonga ‘oe ‘etau Ta’emalava

 

Ngaahi tukia’anga ‘o e malava: Sio TV, Facebook etc…

 

‘oku kehekehe pe he ‘oku tufa takitaha kitautolu ki he tapa kehekehe ‘o e mo’ui. Ka kohono fakalukufua Selemaia 29:11 pea moe Loma 8:28 “…he koe kakai kitautolu kuo ului ‘o fakatatau ki he ‘ene tu’utu’uni.”

 

Fakama’opo’opo

 

“’Oku ‘ikai ha fo’i folofola ‘e ta’emalava” Ko ha mo’oni fungani ‘eni! Pea koe fungani ‘oe mo’oni ko ia ‘oku kei ta’imalie ai hotau mamani he ngaahi ‘aho ni. Na’e kata ‘a Sela ‘i hono fakahaange ‘e feitama (Senesi 18:9-15) pea puputu’u ‘a Sakalaia (Sione 1:18) ka kia Mele …Ko au ‘eni koe kainanga ‘ae ‘Eiki ke hoko mai kiate au ‘o hangee ko ho’o me’a…” Na’a ne ‘io ki he “malava” lolotonga ia ‘oku kaapui ia ‘e he “ta’emalava” ‘io na’a ne lau ia ko hono Kie fetau ki he ‘aho ‘oe katoanga ta’ane ‘ae Lami moe kakai ‘oku talangofua ta’e teteki kiate ia. Kainga tau lea fakataha mu’a mo si’i fa’ee ‘a hotau Fakamo’ui ko Sisu Kalaisi…“Ko au ‘eni koe kaunanga ‘ae ‘Eiki ke hoko mai kiate au ‘o hangee ko ho’o me’a.” ‘Eiki liliu ‘a hoku loto keu tui ai pe ki ho poto kae faingofua pe keu talia keu fai ho Finangalo ia.” ‘Emeni!

 

Koe haa hota ta’e malava he ‘ahoni?

Principles for healthy conflict according to the Bible:

7 principles for healthy conflict according to the Bible:

 

We heal division and conflict by talking to each other’s through God’s grace.

 

1. Seek God First
Before addressing any conflict, pause to seek God’s guidance. James 1:5 assures us, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” Prayer aligns our hearts with God’s will and invites the Holy Spirit to guide our words and actions. When we approach conflict prayerfully, we’re more likely to act with humility and discernment rather than impulsiveness, pride, or anger.

 

2. Embrace Humility
Conflict often escalates when pride gets in the way. Proverbs 11:2 reminds us, “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.” Humility means being willing to listen, admit when we’re wrong, and value the other person’s perspective. Approaching conflict with a heart of humility fosters mutual understanding and paves the way for possible reconciliation.

 

3. Speak the Truth in Love
The Bible calls us to speak truthfully, but with love as our foundation. Ephesians 4:15 instructs, “Speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.” This means addressing the issue honestly, but without harshness or condemnation. Our words should build up rather than tear down, aiming to resolve the conflict rather than win the argument.

 

4. Be Quick to Listen and Slow to Anger
James 1:19 offers wise counsel: “Let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.” Listening attentively demonstrates respect and helps us understand the other person’s feelings and perspective. When we prioritize listening, we’re better equipped to respond thoughtfully instead of reacting emotionally. This principle is especially powerful when emotions are running high.

 

5. Pursue Reconciliation Over Winning
In a culture that often prioritizes being “right,” the Bible encourages us to pursue reconciliation above all else. Matthew 5:23-24 emphasizes the importance of mending relationships: “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.” Reconciliation reflects the heart of Christ and brings healing to broken relationships.

 

6. Guard Against Gossip and Slander
When conflict arises, the temptation to vent or seek validation from others can be strong. However, Proverbs 16:28 warns, “A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.” Instead of spreading the issue, address it directly with the person involved. Keeping the matter private not only honors the other person but also prevents further harm to relationships and reputations.

 

7. Forgive as Christ Forgave
Forgiveness is at the core of the gospel and a vital component of healthy conflict resolution. Colossians 3:13 urges us, “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” While forgiveness doesn’t excuse wrongdoing, it frees us from bitterness and opens the door to restoration. By forgiving, we reflect God’s grace and love, and are obedient to His command.

Some guides on Conflict Resolution

 

Seek God's Guidance (Matthew 18:15-17): 

Before confronting the situation, pray for wisdom and guidance from God to approach the conflict with the right heart and attitude. 

Go to the Person Alone (Matthew 18:15): Safety caution, not do it if the other person has threaten you or you think there may be physical harm done.

Initiate the resolution process by speaking to the other person one-on-one first. This is the most direct and effective way to address the issue. 

Be Humble and Quick to Listen (James 1:19): 

Approach the conversation with a humble heart, ready to truly listen and understand their perspective before speaking. 

Speak the Truth in Love (Ephesians 4:15): 

Communicate your concerns honestly and clearly, but always with kindness, compassion, and without judgment or slander. 

Admit Your Part (Matthew 7:3-5): 

Take responsibility for your own faults and contribution to the conflict, just as Jesus challenged the people to remove the "plank" from their own eye before the "speck" in another's. 

Pursue Reconciliation, Not Winning: 

The primary goal is to restore the relationship and promote peace, not to "win" the argument or prove yourself right. 

Forgive (Ephesians 4:32): 

Extend forgiveness to the other person, following the example of Christ's forgiveness toward us. 

Involve Others If Necessary (Matthew 18:16): 

If the one-on-one approach doesn't work, bring in one or two trusted, godly individuals as witnesses to help facilitate reconciliation. 

Tell It to the Church (Matthew 18:17): 

If the conflict remains unresolved, it can be brought to the broader church community, which is expected to handle the matter with love and pure motives. 

Trust God's Plan: 

Some conflicts may not resolve immediately; continue to trust that God is working in His timing and continue to pray for resolution