Just A Few Of My Thoughts …

“Gabriel appeared to her and said, ‘Grace to you, young woman, for the Lord is with you and so you are anointed with great favor.’ Mary was deeply troubled over the words of the angel and bewildered over what this may mean for her. But the angel reassured her, saying, ‘Do not yield to your fear, Mary, for the Lord has found delight in you and has chosen to surprise you with a wonderful gift. You will become pregnant with a baby boy, and you are to name him Jesus.’ He will be supreme and will be known as the Son of the Highest. And the Lord God will enthrone him as King on his ancestor David’s throne. He will reign as King of Israel forever, and his reign will have no limit.’ Then Mary responded, saying, ‘This is amazing! I will be a mother for the Lord! As his servant, I accept whatever he has for me. May everything you have told me come to pass.’ And the angel left her.” Luke 1:28-33,38 TPT

We are approaching the time of year when we are reminded of the birth of our Lord, or his first coming to earth. His mother, Mary, was not a wealthy well to do, or well-known person in society, yet God chose her for one of the most important task on earth, that of being the mother of his Son. Through faith she accepted everything the angel had declared for her and therefore became the mother of our Savior.

In this passage, Luke is describing the visit of the angel Gabriel to Mary, letting her know that God had found favor with her above everyone else to be the mother of his Son. This child would be the hope of the world, one that would bring about our salvation. As one of his servants, Mary, through faith accepted the honor of becoming the mother of God’s Son, and through faith, and in the asking, we too can serve him.

Heavenly Father, help us to remember throughout this season to celebrate the birth of the one who saves us, for which we are ever so thankful.

In Christ Love
Margaret