Mary
It’s been a long time since my last blog entry. For those who follow me I hope it was a nice break.
This December we’ve been talking about the Advent Conspiracy movement at The Grove. Each week, we’ve looked at a different person or set of people found in the Jesus Birth Narrative of Matthew and Luke. Each person reveals what a life devoted and surrendered to God looks like.
Mary’s story has always fascinated me. The more I think about her and what she must of endured for the sake of God’s mission and purpose, the more I’m humbled at my weak attempts at following the Father. I’d like to think that I would have the internal fortitude to say yes to something as world shattering as did the young (probably 12-14 year old) peasant girl Mary. But when I’m honest with myself, I know it would take supernatural strength for me to say “I’m your servant, do what you want with my life…”
Perhaps that’s the lesson for us this Christmas Season. In order for us to be all that God intends for us to be, we need His supernatural strength to say yes. And perhaps the way for us to gain that strength is by strengthening our relationship with Him. Mary was able to say yes out of humility, submission, and trust. The way for us to gain humility, submission and trust is by growing closer to the One who is worthy of our submission and trust. This Christmas, draw near to God and see what He will do with your life.
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