But Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?” The angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; for that reason also the holy Child will be called the Son of God. “And behold, even your relative Elizabeth herself has conceived a son in her old age, and she who was called infertile is now in her sixth month. “For nothing will be impossible with God.” And Mary said, “Behold, the Lord’s bond-servant; may it be done to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.” Luke 1:34-38 (NASB)

For three years of my life, I had the privilege of living on the Island of Okinawa. During that time, I experienced three typhoons. Typhoons are the Pacific Oceans version of hurricanes. Now, Okinawa is approximately 66miles long and an average of 7 miles wide. So, when the typhoon warnings begin, the only thing to do is to tie down the outside trashcans, tape up the windows, fill the bathtub with water, and hopefully, you already have some food stocked away. Then, you wait and ride out the storm.

 “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;”(Luke 2:10, NASB95) C.S. Lewis once said, “Joy is the serious business of Heaven.”

“David inquired of the LORD, saying, “Shall I pursue this band? Shall I overtake them?” And He said to Him, “Pursue, for you will surely overtake them, and you will surely rescue all.” (NASB) 1 Samuel 30:5-8