37 For with God nothing
shall be impossible.
38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the
Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from
her.
Observations:
This Gabriel is the same angel who visited Zacharias, and
told him that he and his wife would concieve and bare a son, a forerunner to
Jesus...John the Baptist. I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of
God. Love how Gabriel boldly shares his credentials with
Zacharias.
Zacharias also questioned the angel Gabriel.
Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in
years. Gabriel struck him dumb because of his unbeleife but here when Mary
is told that she will also conceive and bare a Son, she also is fearful and
questions. I love how the Bible says Mary cast in her mind what manner of
salutation this should be.....and then later she pondered these things
in her heart. See Marys pattern of meek consideration instead of vocal
disbeleif, or fear? She was quiet, wasnt she? Its not that she didnt wonder or
have fears...but it seems like she had self control and wisdom. Knowing when to
speak and when to stay quiet. Maybe that is why Gabriel didn't strike her dumb?
Application: Behold the handmaid of the Lord;
be it unto me according to thy word. O to have a heart that surrenders
quickly and completely like Mary. According to thy Word is a good 4 words to
meditate on daily isn't it? According to thy Word. Not
according to my desires and feelings, or what the world says, not according to
anything other than thy Word. I am trying to stop feeling so much and
start intentionally obeying Gods commands. Let Gods Word dictate my life and
home not my feelings. Period. Feelings lie, they change, they try not to offend,
they protect our sin, our feelings come out of evil hearts...His Word is sure
and right. Living based on how we feel produces all kinds of bad fruit. His Word
never lies or changes, it isnt fickle. According to thy
Word.
Pray: Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy Word. Dear Lord give me this kind of servants heart towards your Word. Mary didnt have 66 books and yet she heard Your Word clearly. God help us to stop taking your Word for granted but to read and say like Mary...At Your Service. According to Thy Word.
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