“And Mary said, ‘Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.’ And the angel departed from her.” – Luke 1:38


Read Luke 1:38. We see Mary have her own “Don’t miss this” statement in today’s verse. But first, we need to understand that this news brought a lot of unknowns into Mary’s life. How would people react to her pregnancy? How would she and Joseph provide for this baby? What would being the Son of God mean for her child’s life? Needless to say, there was a lot that Mary didn’t know, but I think we can safely say that she knew this wouldn’t be easy.


However, in response to this historic and weighty news she’s just received, Mary is quick to respond with obedience and submission. She’s not hesitant or reluctant, and she doesn’t react like this is something she’s being forced to do. She doesn’t argue. She doesn’t ask if this can happen later or if someone else can do it. She responds to God with immediate, willing obedience, trusting that His word is good enough.


Can you say that you do the same? Sometimes, God’s commands may not make a lot of sense. They may sound too difficult or inconvenient to you. But being a faithful follower of Christ requires us to respond with immediate obedience and trust. Mary had many more questions than the one she asked, but she had faith in God, His goodness, and His faithfulness. She knew He wouldn’t lead her astray or do her wrong, so she put her “yes” on the table, believing that God knew what He was doing.


Think about how you can live more like this. Yes, with your parents, teachers, and coaches, but especially with God. Evaluate whether or not you trust God enough to put your “yes” on the table and believe that He will not leave you hanging or misguide you. This Christmas season, cultivate a heart that says, “I am a servant of the Lord.”



QUESTIONS:


If you were Mary, how would you have responded to the angel's message?


How can you be quicker to respond with willing obedience in your life?