ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD, 25^th March

I Reading: Isaiah 7:10-14, 8-10

II Reading: Hebrews 10:4-10

Gospel: Luke 1:26-38

Mary, the Mother of Jesus: Submission to God’s Will

Little information is given about Mary in the Bible. However, what is said is striking and sets before us a tremendous example of submissiveness to God’s will. Submissiveness to God is an absolute essential for every believer.

1.     The angel Gabriel (v.26)

a.     Was sent from God

b.    Was sent to the most obscure place

2.     Mary was pure, a virgin (v.27)

3.     Mary was highly favoured by God (v.28)

4.     Mary was very human (v.29-30)

a.     Greatly troubled

b.    Fearful

5.     Mary was told she was to bear the Messsiah (v.31-33)

a.     His name Jesus

b.    His great person

1)    Son of the Most High

2)    Son of David

c.      His eternal kingdom

6.     Mary was expected to believe the miraculous (v.34-35)

a.     Her perplexity

b.    Her conception: By the Holy Spirit and the Power of God

c.      Her child: The Son of God

7.     Mary was encouraged to believe: “For nothing is impossible with God” (v.36-37)

a.     God’s another miracle

b.    God’s great power

8.     Mary was submissive (v.38)

Thought: God expects us to believe in Him and His power, regardless of circumstances and our feelings of insignificance. Surrender to God is an absolute essential both for salvation and service (Mt 12:50)

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