Using Ordinary People
A Virgin Pledged to Be Married
Luke 1:26-27
Read the Bible through:
AM – Hosea 4-6 : PM – 1 John 5
"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” (Luke 1:26-27).
A Virgin Pledged to Be Married
Luke 1:26-27
Read the Bible through:
AM – Hosea 4-6 : PM – 1 John 5
"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” (Luke 1:26-27).
Each year, at the fest of the annunciation, Catholics, Anglicans, and Orthodox Christians celebrate Gabriel’s announcement to Mary that she would bring forth a child from her virginity. Mary has been idolized, glamorized, and canonized. But the truth is that she was an ordinary young girl. God chose her to be the mother who cared for and loved Jesus in special ways.
Did God see special attributes in Mary that caused Him to choose her? Did God see special attributes in Paul, in Augustine, in Spurgeon, or in Billy Graham? We cannot accurately answer these questions, but we know God can use anyone who has a willing heart.
Just as God used the virgin as the vessel for incarnation He can take a willing heart and change the world.
Lord, I commit my heart and will to You
