I Found Him...Mary
In the small town of Nazareth, an ordinary teenage girl, Mary, was approached by an angel, Gabriel, saying “You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High…” (Luke 1:31-32). Disturbed and troubled, she replied “How will this be since I am a virgin?” (Luke 1:34 NIV). The angel explained that nothing is impossible with God and that the son will be the Son of God. Mary answered: “I am the Lord’s servant, may your word to me be fulfilled.” (Luke 1:38 NIV).
This ordinary teenager from a tiny village was indeed extraordinary.
First, she understood God’s nature and was able to accept His Grace (“You are highly favored”) even though she knew that she was undeserving. Second, she was extraordinary because she was able to believe the unbelievable. She did not know how or why this virgin conception would occur, she simply had FAITH that it would. Third, Mary was willing to say “Yes” to God. (“May your words to me be fulfilled”).
God sent us a model to emulate-Mary. Will we accept His Grace, His forgiveness, and build a relationship with Him, even though we are undeserving? Will we believe the unbelievable? Will we say YES to God?
The Nike commercial years ago urged us to “Be like Mike”. Instead, we should “Be like Mary”.
I Found Him…admiring a stature of Mary holding the Christ Child.