"Look! Jehovah's Slave Girl!"- Mary's Response to Gabriel- Conclusion

 

Her words, so full of simple humility and obedience, resonate for all people  of faith.  She said to Gabriel:  "Look! Jehovah's slave girl! May it take place with me according to your declaration." (Luke 1:38)  A slave girl was the lowliest of servant; her life was entirely in teh hands of her master.  That is how Mary felt about her Master, Jehovah. She knew that she was safe in his hands, that he is loyal  to those who are loyal to him., and that he would bless her as she did her best with his challenging assignment. - PSALMS 18:25.

Sometimes  God asks us to do what may seem difficult, even impossible, in our eyes. However, in his Word he gives us ample reasons to trust him, to place ourselves in his hands, as Mary did. (Psalm 3:5, 6)  Will we? If we do, he will reward us, giving us reasons to build even stronger faith in him. 

Next time: "Look! Jehovah's Slave Girl!" - The Visit With Elizabeth

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