Encouraging Women to Passionately Pursue God
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, ‘Where is the one who has been born King of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.’” Matthew 2:1-2 The Magi knew the King…
“Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished.” Luke 1:45 How might Mary, Mother of Jesus be described? A young girl. A highly favored girl. A girl who desired to do God’s will. Mary has a beautiful song found in Luke 1:47- 55. “and my spirit…
“But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well along in years.” Luke 1: 7 Most of us do not immediately think of Elizabeth and Zechariah as Christmas characters. Yet, they are vital in their supporting roles to our main characters. Beyond this righteous couple becoming the parents of John the Baptist, who…
Mary needed someone who understood. God provided just the person who would confirm everything.
While God was gifting the world His Son who would offer each salvation, God also was noticing the heart of Jesus’ mother.
Mary knew the feeling of the bottom dropping out of life. She knew she needed help, not only from God, but with someone who would relate to her humanity. God knows when we need help. He knows He can provide that help and when He needs to provide it from someone with skin on.
Am I receptive to an altered agenda? I pray like Mary, I too can learn to say, “May it be as you have said.”
The wise men’s arrival was newsworthy to the community in this small village. Their dress, their speech, and their appearance drew the attention of the locals who stopped to pause and ponder. Who were these men? And why, were they here, of all places? What were they searching for? News of the foreigners’ presence traveled…
Joseph had reason for anger, embarrassment, and hatred. Instead, we see him experience God’s peace. His faith led him down a difficult road, but a journey he was sure God authored. We too, can learn to have a faith that no matter what, we will be at peace.
Mary, the young mother of Jesus had reason to feel anxious and uncertain. But she exemplifies peace. We too, can find peace when we learn to willingly surrender to God’s story for our lives.