Advent Day 14

In this Advent reflection, we encounter Mary's remarkable response to God's life-altering call. The passage from Luke 1:26-38 reveals a profound truth about faith: saying 'yes' to God doesn't mean we can't have questions. Mary's initial response— 'How can this be?' —wasn't resistance or doubt, but honest inquiry. This reminds us that wrestling with God's call is part of authentic faith. What transforms Mary's story from questioning to obedience is her willingness to trust despite not understanding all the details. The angel's reassurance — 'The Lord is with you' and 'Do not be afraid' — echoes throughout Scripture 365 times, a daily reminder that God's presence accompanies his calling.

For those facing their first Christmas without a loved one, or anyone whose world feels flipped upside down, this message resonates deeply: God doesn't just call us to difficult things and leave us alone. He walks with us through every unexpected turn. Mary's final declaration, 'Let it be to me according to your word,' becomes our model for surrendering our expected lives for God's greater purposes.

🎧 For additional encouragement, listen to Be Born in Me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsXOP7aQeqQ&list=PLSVdWmL3WBddbSuPfppFGa_c2KyQwXxdx&index=14