Sunday, July 29th - Luke 1:26-38

Good Morning!

Happy Sunday!  It is a very pleasant day with much cooler temperatures.  I really enjoyed taking the puppy out for a short walk this morning! I didn't come in feeling like I needed another shower before I go to church!  :o)

Well, we are in the New Testament today and beginning to look at Mary!  Quite a lady!

Lisa's tweet: LMRMinistries: Luke 1:26-38 ~ So, you're Mary, minding your own business and then BAM! an angel tells you that you're having God's Son. #nothingisimpossible4God

The beginning of the best love story ever told - the story of God's love!  God sent Gabriel to announce His plan to the virgin Mary and He spoke with authority and grace - "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you." (vs. 28)
Can you imagine how Mary probably felt?  (I would have probably had an accident right then and there.)  Gabriel told her not to be afraid, but really?  The news she received was wonderful, life-changing (literally), magnificent, and miraculous!  Mary, a virgin girl (probably very young) was going to have a baby - the Son of God, and call Him Jesus!
Hallelujah!  His coming is announced!
Gabriel went on to tell Mary that her relative Elizabeth was also pregnant and would have a child in her old age (John the Baptist).  Verse 37 is a key: "For nothing is impossible with God."  Amen and Amen!
Mary listened to every word of the angel and then was obedient in verse 38 when she said: "I am the Lord's servant, May it be to me as you have said."  She accepted the challenge with humility and obedience.  He life had changed forever!
God's love for His people was announced and His plan was set into motion - His plan to save the world.

Has God ever asked you to do something?  Has He spoken to you and have you listened?  I pray that I always respond as did Mary - "I am the Lord's servant, may it be to me as You have said."

I hope to see y'all in church this morning!  Have a wonderful day!

SOMETHING NEW:  I am going to start posting the daily tweet on the GEMS Facebook page in the notes.  Be sure to look for it and I hope you enjoy!  Let me know what you think!