For those that couldn't make it, we had a brief time of singing some Christmas Carols and then talking through Luke 1:26-55. What a beautiful story of God's messenger (Gabriel) telling Mary of not only her part she would play, but more importantly the coming birth of the one who would change the world. What an amazing story of faith on Mary's part, and Love on God's part coming together.
I didn't have time to throw out some of these things to think about so I thought I would throw out a few practical thoughts to ponder as you think about this passage.
In the sixth month – God's clock was already ticking when the angel came to Mary. Just because God announces something to me doesn't mean it began with me.
Pledged to be married – We have our plans. God has his. What do you do when the two come into contact with each other? This is a practical question for today, just as much as it was for Mary 2000 years ago.
Mary was greatly troubled at his word – Mary isn't the only person who ever found herself troubled by God's message.
You will be with child – Sometimes we enlist in the purposes of God, sometimes we are drafted. Does God, have the right to draft us into his service?
How will this be? - There is a world of difference between asking God "How" and asking him "Why" Do you know the difference?
For nothing is impossible with God – You heard him
I am the Lord's servant – Even though Mary was drafted, she responds with a willing heart. The secret of a willing heart flows from our identity as servants of God.
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