Daily Reading
Has God ever surprised you? This is where Mary finds herself. An angel appears to her. She's told she will bear a son. Her son will sit on David's throne. Did Mary fully comprehend what this message meant that her son would be the Messiah, the Savior of the Jewish people? How overwhelmed she must have been! When Mary asks the angel how this can be since she is a virgin, she receives yet another answer that is beyond comprehension. Even though she has more questions than answers, she embraces the plan God has for her.
We are all faced with similar opportunities when we hear about Jesus. It is an overwhelming message with incredible claims. Whether we already embrace the Christian message or we are hearing the redemptive story of Jesus for the first time, we all have the chance to say, "Yes, may it be to me as you've said."
What is your response? Do your unanswered questions prevent you from entering into the conversation?