A servant always submits to the master. During Jesus’ time, servants were not consulted, or asked about their opinions or their feelings. They were just told what to do, and they obeyed it, no matter what. They were surrendered to their master. This is the attitude God wants from us.
This is what Mama Mary did.
Mary’s heart of God’s servant made her say yes to God. It became the start of God using her intensely for His purpose.
Mary was surprised when the angel visited her, much more when the angel addressed her as “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” She was even more surprised when the angel told her God’s plan. Yes, she asked a question, but eventually said yes. She may not know what she’s getting herself into. She probably knew the consequences of saying “yes” during that time, being pregnant outside marriage is a grave offense. She would be stoned for it. But she still said yes to God’s plan. She trusted in God so much, that even if there were doubts, even if there were questions, even if there were possible consequences of her yes, she still gave it to God. She was so surrendered to God, her master, that even if there were some doubts, she just said yes.
We also see how aside from God, she also serves others. When she found out that Elizabeth was pregnant, she went out of her way and travelled not just to visit, but to serve her as well. She herself was pregnant at this time. Imagine, there probably were a lot of thoughts in her head this time, but she did not stop serving God through others.
God rewards his servants. He used Mama Mary in a great way, and in the psalm we see how exalted Mary is:
R. (15:9d) You are the highest honor of our race.
Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God,
above all the women on earth;
and blessed be the LORD God,
the creator of heaven and earth.
R. You are the highest honor of our race.
Your deed of hope will never be forgotten
by those who tell of the might of God.
R. You are the highest honor of our race.
Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God,
above all the women on earth;
and blessed be the LORD God,
the creator of heaven and earth.
R. You are the highest honor of our race.
Your deed of hope will never be forgotten
by those who tell of the might of God.
R. You are the highest honor of our race.
May we be ready and willing to surrender and serve God, the way Mama Mary did.
Father God,
Thank you today. Thank you for another weekend coming up. Thank you for all the blessings. Thank you for all the love. Lord, sorry for the times I make up excuses not to serve you. Sorry for the times I justify my not serving you by saying that I am in a tough situation, or that I will serve you, I will help you, once things are better or when I have more time or more money. Lord, give me a heart like Mama Mary who did not wait for the perfect opportunity or situation to serve you. May I always be ready and willing to say yes to you, to love and serve you through others. Amen.
Blessed day!
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