Spiritual Vitamin: "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
Challenge: Consider being in Mary's position. How would you have responded to the angel Gabriel coming to you with the news of being the one to bear the Christ Child? Mary responded that she was a servant. The word actually means bond-servant. It has the idea of complete submission. She truly wanted to follow God with sincerity. Keep in mind that Mary was a young woman around 14 years old! She was willing to embrace shame and suffering for saying "yes" to God.
Prayer: Dear God, There's so much about Mary I love! She responded to the angel with such a beautiful humility and submission. She wanted what You wanted God. She was your servant and was willing to embrace the suffering and shame that this choice might bring on. God, teach me from Mary's example. In the midst of this challenging season, help me be willing to follow you, no matter what! Amen.
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