Young Mary must have been at peace with the world. As young teenager she was already betrothed to a successful young businessman of high character. A small town girl, everything was going along just fine.
Suddenly her world was shattered! An angel came to her and told her that she was going to bear God’s child Who would be the Messiah. She was petrified at the prospect. Confusion must have been added to the mix when the angle told her that she would do this while still a virgin.
Of all the responses she could have had, the one she chose sets a pattern for us. “I am your handmaid, do with me what You will.” What power we would have with God if that was our response to whatever God wants us to do. Simple, faith filled, trusting obedience is all God wants from us.
May we follow the example of this young Jewish girl.
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