Let it Be

Read |Luke 1:26-38|

One had found the other. Mary had found Joseph, and Joseph had found Mary. They were soon to be married, and then the interruption. They were soon to be married, and then the invitation to Mary to carry the promised One who would tread upon the head of our enemy and bring us to true life.

This Word that intervened in her plans and presented opportunity to inhabit a most sacred call, found acceptance in Mary's heart. And because this Word found a place to lay its head until the fullness of time, today, hope abounds in our hearts.

Mary is exceptional in all of creation, but she is also like all of us. We all have been made for His glory. We are all made to carry, to term, His pure, good and loving heart in this world. And in order to live fully and uniquely, this call, we will need to say yes to the invitation. The Word He has pronounced over our lives, will need to find acceptance in our hearts. But what is it that Mary knew that made her able to declare, "I am the Lord's servant, and I am willing to accept whatever he wants. May everything you have said come true." (Luke 1:38, NLT) ?

Mary knew...

1. Who God was and this facilitated her understanding of who she was, and her role in His story. He was Master, therefore she was His servant. He was head, and she was subject to Him.
2. That God was good and good to her. She knew that He not only had precious thoughts towards her, but that he was willing and able to consistently lend his authority and power towards the end of manifesting those good intentions--so she trusted Him. Her yes was born of her faith in His person.

During this season, where we celebrate the birth of our Savior, consider the following reflective activities. We hope they will help make your heart ready for the yes of a lifetime:

1. What's in a name? Everything! Meditate on the names of God. What do they reveal about who He is? In light of who He is, what are you learning about who He has made you to be? Journal your findings.
2. Reflect on the ways God has come through for you. How has God been good to you? Thank Him.
3. Meditate upon the promises of God. What of His goodness can you expect to be made manifest in your life? Journal your findings. And pray for joyful expectation to grow within you, for the witness of His faithfulness.