Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

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 Annunciation to Virgin Mary

Bible Reading:   Luke 1:26-38

Key Verse Vs 37

“For nothing will be impossible with God”

DEVOTION

Luke describes the ordinary days when ordinary Jewish men and women were selected  by God to receive His messages  before the incarnation event. Mary was one among the selected group . Others  listed are Zacharias who was serving as a priest , ordinary  shepherds living out in the fields keeping watch over their flock by night. 
What an unbelievable news delivered to Mary by angel Gabriel ,Mary would become the mother of a king who would be called “Son of the Most  High “(V32) Mary could not comprehend the news at the outset and she asked as any lay virgin might question. Perhaps Gabriel smiled as he began to explain . He knew that when God makes a promise he brings it to fruition ,He provides Mary with even more confirmation ,her cousin Elizabeth ,who had been barren for all her life ,had also conceived a child . 
Today, try to imitate Mary’s radical trust. Even though  you don't understand it all reaffirm your confidence in the Lord and HIs plan for your life. And fix  your eyes on Jesus ,the promised one who can do impossible - into your life and in the world . Oswald Chambers in "My Outmost for His Highest" said “Jesus rarely comes where we expect Him , He appears where we least expect Him ,  and always in the most illogical situations . On any ordinary day the Lord may have a word of encouragement ,guidance ,instruction or even a miracle for us, if we are listening and ready to obey as Mary obediently responded to Gabriel “ Behold ,I am the servant of the Lord ,let it be to me according to your word “ (V.38) 

 

PRAYER

Yes Lord ,I believe that you can do the impossible and fulfill your promises to me . How could you do otherwise ? Amen 

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

God speaks to those who are quiet before Him 
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Oommen Varghese , Epiphany MTC .New York 

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