Why Mary?

Read Luke 1: 26 - 38.

There were several reasons Mary didn't look to be the best choice for the mother of the Messiah. For one thing, she was young. Biblical scholars don't think she was more than sixteen years old. She doesn't seem to have a good support system. Elizabeth, a distant cousin, appears to be her closest relative. Yet, God chose her. Why?

One reason is that Mary had a heart for God. We can see that from her conversation with the Angel Gabriel. Even though she was stunned and confused by the news, when he told her that nothing was impossible with God she answered, "Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word."

Mary was surrendered to the Lord. Whatever He asked of her, she would do. She depended on Him. That's what made her fit to be the mother of the Savior of the world. What about you? Are you surrendered to God and willing to be led by the Holy Spirit? Do you depend on Him for everything? If not, you can change that now. This can be the season you let Christ fill your heart and take over your life.

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