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Summary
The life of Mary reminds us that no matter what God says, no matter what God asks us to do, and no matter how many questions we may have, He can be trusted. God may be dealing with you today to take a step of obedience and your fear is standing in the way of saying “yes” to God! God may be showing you an area where He is desiring to stretch you, but your questions are getting in the way. When you set your eyes on Jesus, He does not promise you a path you can always see but promises you He will be walking with you on the path!
Content
The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Luke 1:27b-28
1. God uses ordinary people to accomplish His will.
“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered, “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her. Luke 1:38
- Mary was chosen by God.
- God chose Mary because of her humility and her willingness to be used by God.
- You have been chosen by God.
- Will you hear God’s voice and engage?
- You have been entrusted with precious gifts and a special calling.
2. Focus on Jesus.
His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.” John 2:5
- Whenever there is a problem, do you immediately look to Jesus?
- Mary knew the power of Jesus.
- Even when she did not understand what all God was doing.
- Mary never took her eyes off Jesus.
3. Not our will, but God’s will be done.
Then Jesus’ mother and brothers arrived. Standing outside they sent someone to call Him. Mark 3:31
- Mary had other plans for Jesus.
- Our call is to turn our will, and even our children, over to the Lord.
- Do we truly trust God with our lives and our families?
4. Stay faithful.
They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. Acts 1:14
- Mary is at the cross, the tomb, and becomes a part of the Early Church.
- Mary was praying to her son and now to her Savior.
- Mary focused on Jesus all her life.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer, and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before Him, He endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Hebrews 12:1-2
