Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Imagine being Mary . . . Advent continued.

 A virgin is about to become pregnant with the Savior of the world . . . and YOU are the virgin!!! OMG for real!!!!!!

A Savior has been promised to the people of Israel through the prophets. Jews anticipated this day. But like this . . . me?  How? But yet it was predicted!


Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. (Isaiah 7:14)

Imagine being Mary! What would you have done? What would your response have been?

Mary said yes! She risked embarrassment, humiliation, ridicule and misunderstanding. She risked friendships and family loyalties. She risked her engagement to Joseph. She was available and appreciative to God.

What about us? As we approach CHRISTmas, are we as available and appreciative to God?


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