Week 17 - The Journey Day 1
"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." Luke 1:35
"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." Luke 1:35
I pondered the awesome power of God these mornings and Mary, the one who received His gift of life. "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel." Isaiah 7:14. The gift of life, the gift of a holy life.
Be holy for I am holy. Leviticus 11:44. God set Mary apart from the world, her life has prepared her for this holy event. God was not foreign to her, she had an intimate relationship with God the Father. "And coming to her, he said, "Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you."" Luke 1:28 Mary was not oblivious to the grace God had given her and she also knew God was with her, there was no doubt in her mind. How else do you explain her reaction.
Elizabeth knew, she "cried out in a loud voice and said, "Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb." Luke 1:42. Her and Zechariah had doubted the awesome power of God in their lives but she knew Mary was special. Mary had followed the will of God for her life, she had journeyed with the Holy Spirit. When we do this life is different, it brings about a Godly purpose.
What is God saying to me? Keep on the path, holiness does not come easy, it takes resolve, dedication, to avoid the obstacles that are being placed in front of you. I am allowing this to happen to strengthen you on the journey, listen I speak.
Dear Father, I hear You talk in the midst of the stuff, even in the quagmire You are there insuring the way forward. I thank You for the words of wisdom, the desire and ability to listen. Thank You for the blessings of this day and those that You have placed within my life. Prayers for Your intentions, may they come to fruition as You are laying down the path. Watch over this day, give Your angels guard over us and may we be a pleasing offering back to You. I ask this in Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Blessed Mother, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Protector of the Holy Family, Pray for us.
Viva Cristo Rey
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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