Angel: "For nothing will be impossible with God."
Mary: "I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word." And the angel departed from her."
Challenging sermon this morning- the faith of Mary and the willingness to be used by God even though she would suffer shame and discomfort and a lot of unknowns (a single, unwed teen, more than likely disowned by her family)....
Makes me think about what my challenges are, and am I willing to give them all up? Am I willing to trust in a larger picture? Do I trust when I hear clearly the next step but do not see the final destination? If there is no guarantee of freedom from pain or suffering?
I am so glad that this sermon was not just a 'Christmas' message but that it applied the hope we have Christ- what will we do with it? Such a joyous time and I am so thankful for this season to reflect on God's sacrifice for us and also His call , so personal to each of us, to a close relationship with Himself.
Blessings as you enter into this Christmas week!~
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