"Bible Mothers (4)"
Bible Reading: Luke 1:26-38
Luke 1:26 In the sixth month, the angel Gavri’el was sent by God to a city in the Galil called Natzeret, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man named Yosef, of the house of David; the virgin’s name was Miryam. 28 Approaching her, the angel said, “Shalom, favored lady! Adonai is with you!” 29 She was deeply troubled by his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30 The angel said to her, “Don’t be afraid, Miryam, for you have found favor with God. 31 Look! You will become pregnant, you will give birth to a son, and you are to name him Yeshua. 32 He will be great, he will be called Son of Ha‘Elyon. Adonai, God, will give him the throne of his forefather David; 33 and he will rule the House of Ya‘akov forever — there will be no end to his Kingdom.” 34 “How can this be,” asked Miryam of the angel, “since I am a virgin?” 35 The angel answered her,
“The Ruach HaKodesh will come over you,
the power of Ha‘Elyon will cover you.
Therefore the holy child born to you
will be called the Son of God.
36 “You have a relative, Elisheva, who is an old woman; and everyone says she is barren. But she has conceived a son and is six months pregnant! 37 For with God, nothing is impossible.” 38 Miryam said, “I am the servant of Adonai; may it happen to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her.
Mary, the mother of Jesus, is probably the best-known mother in the Bible. Our Bible Reading today tells us about the time when the angel, Gabriel, visited Mary.Gabriel told Mary some exciting news. "Don't be afraid, Mary, because God is very pleased with you. Listen! You will become pregnant, and have a baby boy. You will name him Jesus" (verses 30b-31).
I think that Mary was surprised, confused and also happy. She probably had many questions in her mind. But she didn't argue with Gabriel. Instead, Mary said, "I am the servant of the Lord God. Let this thing you have said happen to me!" (verse 38a).
Sometimes God gives me a job to do. But instead of being like Mary, I complain and ask God, "Why do I have to do this?" I need to learn to be humble like Mary. Also I need to trust God to help me do what He wants me to do.
Be like Mary today. Don't ask questions - just do what God says![JK]
"He [Jesus] will rule over the people of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end."[Luke 1:33]
PRAYER: Dear Father, I want to be humble and obedient like Mary. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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