God's Faithful Plan in Times of Change

“The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” — John 1:14 (BSB) A season of transition is upon us at Bambili Baptist Church. As we prepare to say farewell to our pastor and pray for the new leader God is preparing, and as students begin to return to our area, we can feel the winds of change. In moments like these, God’s Word is our steady anchor. Our readings today are all about a monumental transition. In Luke 1, after four hundred years of prophetic silence, God was breaking in to do something new. He chose an elderly, childless couple and a young, humble virgin to launch the greatest event in history. This reminds us that God’s plan often unfolds in ways we do not expect. He calls us to trust Him, just as Mary did when she said, “I am the Lord’s…