Sunday, December 4
Luke 1:26-38
Outline
“And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a son, and shall call -His name Jesus Luke 1:31, NIV
Jesus came at the fullness of time to provide solution to humanity -predicament. His birth was foretold through the angel who brought the good news. Mary was fortunate to be the carrier ‘of this heavenly seed and we can learn so much from her disposition. How fascinating to see a young girl, probably still in her teens, unhesitatingly accept Gabriel’s announcement of a Virgin Birth. When Zechariah, a godly and aged priest, had doubted the same angel’s words of something far less wonderful! Mary’s reaction reminds us that finding favour and having faith in God do not depend on age, theological training or high religious -position. The youngest and the simplest of us can have a vital faith in God and be loved deeply by Him.
What is your own response to the Good News of Jesus? The primary mission of Jesus on earth was to provide cleansing for our sins and to reconcile us to God. Just as Mary believed and accepted the news from the angel without question, you too should exercise faith in Him and embrace the gift of eternal life available in Jesus.
source: The Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC)
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