Mary: Let It Be

"I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered.

"May it be to me as you have said."

Then the angel left her.

Luke 1:38

What a privilege it would have been to have lived in Nazareth during the time recorded in the book of Luke, with the possible opportunity to meet Mary.  We know so little of her, and yet everything that is recorded in the nativity narrative in Luke showcases a young girl of incredible maturity, responsibility, and devotion to God. 

After the strange being who claimed to come from God delivered his message, Mary assessed the situation and made the amazing decision to acquiesce.  She accepted Gabriel’s proclamation as the Lord's chosen path for her with grace and dignity far beyond her years.  She would prove to be an amazing mother for the world's Messiah.

Are you feeling today as though your life is one of fear, stress or loneliness - an existence rather than really living?  Lay it all at the feet of the One who directs the stars and commands the angels.  He who knows the future will gladly direct your paths.

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There’s a song in the air, there’s a star in the sky,

There’s a mother’s deep prayer and a baby’s low cry.

And the star reigns its fire while the beautiful sing,

For the manger of Bethlehem cradles a King.

The United Methodist Hymnal, No. 249