Amazement. Shock. Surprise. Wonder. All these reactions must have been felt as Mary and Joseph received the news that Mary was conceived by the Holy Spirit to bear the Son of God. Mary was humbled and honored to be chosen as the mother of Jesus. She was the first person to receive Jesus. Mary was reminded that "nothing is impossible with God," (Luke 1:37).
Joseph learned of the situation from an angel and at first he thought of divorcing Mary quietly, but the angel told him, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins," (Matthew 1:20-21 NIV).
"The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel--which means, "God with us,"" (Matthew 1:23 NIV).
"I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said." (Luke 1:38 NIV).
Our walk toward Christmas is through the Advent season. We anticipate the arrival of Jesus and His birth in the lowly stable.
May our hearts be made ready to receive the Lord. Amen.
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