"And the angel said to her in reply, "The holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; for nothing will be impossible for God." Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word." Then the angel departed from her." Luke 1:35-38
Advent day 1 - understanding. The angel Gabriel visited both Zechariah and Mary, both were frightened, one had complete understanding and one had doubt. One did not question what was said, the other could not accept what was being said. In our own understanding God challenges us to accept Him at His word. Mary knew what it meant to be over shadowed by the power of the most High, the Ark of the Covenant was over shadowed by God from on High. Zechariah could not accept what was being said because he lacked understanding, he questioned truth. But after his exile of not being able to speak, he had complete understanding, he had time to reflect upon the word of God. He could see God's salvation plan coming to life. God challenges each of us to understand, may He give you eyes to see this Christmas season.
Advent day 1 - understanding. The angel Gabriel visited both Zechariah and Mary, both were frightened, one had complete understanding and one had doubt. One did not question what was said, the other could not accept what was being said. In our own understanding God challenges us to accept Him at His word. Mary knew what it meant to be over shadowed by the power of the most High, the Ark of the Covenant was over shadowed by God from on High. Zechariah could not accept what was being said because he lacked understanding, he questioned truth. But after his exile of not being able to speak, he had complete understanding, he had time to reflect upon the word of God. He could see God's salvation plan coming to life. God challenges each of us to understand, may He give you eyes to see this Christmas season.
What is God saying to me: You are to love unconditionally, I will give understanding to those who are seeking it.
Dear Father, there is a lot in Luke Chapter 1, we can all learn from reading it with expectation of what You wish to reveal. I thank You Lord for revealing truth in Your words. I am thankful that Luke followed the guidance of Your Holy Spirit. Lord, I do not question to know but to truly understand what You are asking of each of us. Our world needs more of You, more time to sit and reflect upon Your generous heart. Prayers for a special intention that only You know, You are faithful Father that gives when the time is right. "Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled." Luke 1:45. You are Mighty God and Your word reveals truth, may we all see it, in Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Full of Grace, pray for us.
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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