Luke 1:36 "Your Cousin Elisabeth has conceived in her old age: rejoice with her who was called BARREN, for with God nothing shall be impossible"

How many people have deemed you "barren", saying things like: Oh, he or she won’t get anyone now, it’s too late for them.

They are the unclaimed treasures in the church.

They have had their chance now its too late.

People can be very unkind, can’t they?

But listen, this verse is really encouraging! You may be "barren" in the eyes of some, in other words they see NO hope for you!

But look, when there is no hope in your eyes, and people say, "Their hope’s gone", it’s not!

Elisabeth’s husband, Zachariah, had prayed for a child for many years and the angel said, "Your prayer has been heard." Yes!! It was a delayed prayer, and when all hope seemed to be gone, God stepped in and not only this, but others REJOICED with Zachariah and Elisabeth.

God is so kind - people may write you off but God doesn’t and His plans are spot on.

The problem is that it’s when you feel down that the hope tends to fade. So be encouraged, God is with you.