As we continue with our Christmas Series, we will continue to look at the person of Mary. Mary of course one of the centerpieces of the nativity, and an important part of the Christmas Story. As we start today, we see that not only was Mary an ordinary girl, and not only did she put God’s plans over hers, but she was also accompanied by the presence of God, as she moved forward in His will.
How do I know these things; well the Bible flat out tells us in Luke 1:28 - And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
When God calls us to do His will, He will come along with us. As we look back at the passage, we find it’s actually the second thing the angel said to her. The angel tells Mary that she is highly favored, and the Lord is with her. Although God had changed Mary’s plans, although things would be difficult for her, although everything in her life was upside down, God would be with her.
It is important that we understand though, that Mary was not the first person God was with, nor was she the last. God is actually with each of us if we have put our trust in Him. And guess what - Scripture confirms that as well.
Joshua 1:9 - Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Matthew 28:20 - Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Hebrews 13:5 - Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Mary was called to open her heart to God’s plan, and she had a promise that God was with her for that journey. Today we also need to be open to God’s plan, and God will also be with us, as ordinary people, when we place a priority on His plans over ours.
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