In the swirl of scandal, uncertainty, and whispered rumours, Mary's quiet yes became the hinge point of history. All she had was a word from God and a choice to trust. Through her obedience came the light of the world. What might still be unfolding through your own yes? Because sometimes, God's greatest plans begin in the most unexpected places.

In Matthew’s gospel, every moment of chaos is followed by a powerful reminder: “This was to fulfill what the Lord had spoken.” Nothing was random. Nothing caught God off guard. Every step had already been spoken about by the prophets, centuries before it happened.

God had a plan from the very beginning. The child would be called out of Egypt. The mothers of Bethlehem would grieve, just as Rachel once did. A boy would grow up in a place no one respected, and that very place would carry the meaning of hope. Even Nazareth pointed to God’s promise of a branch that would bring life again.

Jesus’ life was deeply connected to God’s story. And so is yours.

As we walk into our vision of moving with God at the forefront of revival, we sense a fresh invitation to step into the Promised Land.

But being at the forefront doesn’t always feel bold or glamorous. It often feels like being the first person on the ice, testing its strength, while everyone else watches from the safety of the shore. It’s risky. It’s uncertain. And it’s exactly where God is calling us.

He is calling people to move with Him, to step into territory that has already been prepared. If you’ve felt stretched or uncomfortable lately, maybe that’s not something to resist. Maybe it’s your moment to stop thinking small, stop seeing small, and walk forward with courage.