Mary: Mother of Jesus, Servant of God

Read: Luke 1:1-45

Reflect: Mary decided that she was going to be obedient to the Lord no matter the cost (verse 38). Are you able to submit yourself to God like Mary did? What’s holding you back?

Request (Prayer): Ask God to show you anything that is holding you back from submitting to Him completely.

When Mary was given the news about her being pregnant while still being a virgin, she wasn’t given the news by email, text or phone call, it cam from an angel of the Lord. The angel, Gabriel, came before Mary and told her everything about the baby that she was going to conceive of.

I don’t know about you, but if an angel came to me and gave me news that was completely impossible of actually happening, I’d freak out! Mary is going to be pregnant but remain a virgin?! How is that possible?

With God, all things are possible. What was Mary’s response? Did she flee for her life? Did she try to wake up from a dream? No. What did she do? She told the angel in verse 38 of Luke 1, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.”

She didn’t argue, she didn’t complain, she knew that she was a servant of God and whatever God wanted for her, was the best.

Did you know that God also wants the best for you and I? Yet, why is it so hard for us to listen to God and to be obedient to what He tells us? God had the best intentions for Mary, and Mary didn’t rely on herself, she listened, trusted and obeyed God. When God tells you something, do you listen or do you just brush it off like nothing ever happen?

What is keeping you from trusting in the Lord? What is holding you back from obeying the Lord? After Mary was told about all the things that were to take place, what did she do? She praised God! Mary had found favor in God, and you also have found favor in the eyes of God! He wants to use you, He wants to bless you, but you must first put your hope and trust in Him ALONE, and He will be with you always!