Hello ,

Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!”

But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.”

Then Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I do not know a man?”

And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God. 

Now indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her old age; and this is now the sixth month for her who was called barren. For with God nothing will be impossible.” Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.

Luke 2:26-38

Have you ever wondered what must've been going through young Mary's mind; being told that she would carry and give birth to the Messiah, the Savior of the world?

What an amazing and awesome task and responsibility!

There's a song that I love to listen to during this time of year. I'd love to have you hear it, and read the lyrics on the video clip as you listen to it. 

It is entitled, "Breath of Heaven," and speaks (in first person) of what might have been Mary's mindset as she contemplated this incredible event that was to take place. 

Although we don't know exactly what was going through her mind, we can know that this was a responsibility that she took very seriously. 

Click directly on the song title to be taken to the clip:

"Breath of Heaven"

Have a great day and God bless!

Pastor Mike / The Open Word