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Mary’s great humility!
Scripture reading for October 19: Luke 1-2
Godly mothers are a gift from the Lord to their children and to the world. I have a godly mother who is now in heaven. My mother had a close walk with the Lord. She was saved when she was young and sought to live out that faith every day. She was faithful to read her Bible and teach her children. She was the Sunday School superintendent in our church as I grew up. She served her family and others by cooking and encouraging. She faithfully called each of her many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren on their birthdays and sang to them! What a blessing to have a godly mother!
Luke tells the story of two godly women who are key players in God’s work of salvation. Elizabeth was older and beyond the time of having children when God broke into her life with a word from an Angel. This angel came to Zechariah, her husband, as he was offering incense before the Lord. He was told that his wife would have a son and his name was to be “John”. This son would go before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah. He would turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and prepare the people for the Lord. (Luke 1:13-17) As the angel predicted, Elizabeth became pregnant and remained in seclusion for five months. Her husband was unable to speak because he had doubted the angel’s prediction.
The second mother-to-be was Mary. She was a young virgin, engaged to be married. Gabriel, an angel sent to her by God, announced her favor with God and told her that she would bear a Child Who would be called the “Son of the Most High.” Mary humbly asked how this could be since she was a virgin. The angel told her that the Holy Spirit would come upon her and she would conceive the child who would be the “Son of God”. Mary’s response was a picture of faith for all of us. “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” (Luke 1:38)
This new mother had the joy of carrying Jesus Christ from conception to birth and then raising Him in her home. I can imagine her joy and excitement, mixed with holy fear at all that had transpired. These women had the privilege of working with God to bring about His plan of salvation. Their faith and obedience was a blessing to their children and families. Their faith has impacted each of us and countless millions around the world! If we could get a grasp of the significance of our faith, it would motivate us to serve with joy in the small things the Lord asks of us. Let’s say with Mary, the mother of Jesus, “I am the Lord’s servant.”
Mary, the Lord’s Mother!
Scripture reading for October 21st: Luke 1-2
Godly mothers are a gift from the Lord to their children and to the world. I have a godly mother and am so thankful and blessed! My mother has a close walk with the Lord. She was saved when she was young and sought to live out that faith every day. She was faithful to read her Bible and teach her children. She was the Sunday School superintendent in our church as I grew up. Now 91 years young, she still joyfully serves her family. She faithfully calls each of her many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren on their birthdays and sings to them! What a blessing now and to future generations!
Luke tells the story of two godly women who are key players in God’s work of salvation. Elizabeth was older and beyond the time of having children when God spoke into her life. An angel came to Zechariah, her husband, and he was told that his wife would have a son and his name was to be “John”. This son would go before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah and turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and prepare the people for the Lord. (Luke 1:13-17) Elizabeth became pregnant but her husband was unable to speak because he had doubted the angel’s prediction.
The second mother-to-be was Mary. She was a virgin, engaged to be married. Gabriel, an angel sent to her by God, announced her favor with God and told her that she would bear a child who would be called the “Son of the Most High.” Mary humbly asked how this could be since she was a virgin. The angel told her that the Holy Spirit would come upon her and the child who would be the “Son of God”. “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” (Luke 1:38)
These women had the privilege of working with God to bring about His plan of salvation. Their faith and obedience was a blessing to their children and families. Their faith has impacted each of us and countless millions around the world! Let’s say with Mary, the mother of Jesus, “I am the Lord’s servant.” God wants to do great things through each person who will yield to His Word!
Mary, the mother of Jesus!
Scripture reading for October 19th: Luke 1-2
I have a godly mother and am so thankful and blessed! My mother has a close walk with the Lord. She was faithful to read her Bible and teach her children. She was the Sunday School superintendent in our church as I grew up. Now 89 years young, she still joyfully serves her family and others by her godly example. She faithfully calls each of her many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren on their birthdays and sings to them a birthday prayer pointing them to Jesus! What a blessing now and to future generations!
Luke tells the story of two godly mothers who are key players in God’s work of salvation. Elizabeth is older and beyond the time of having children when God breaks into her life with a word from an Angel. This angel came to Zechariah, her husband, as he was offering incense before the Lord. He was told that his wife would have a son and his name was to be “John”. (A great name!) This son would go before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah. He would turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and prepare the people for the Lord. (Luke 1:13-17) As the angel predicted, Elizabeth became pregnant and remained in seclusion for five months.
Mary was a virgin, engaged to be married. Gabriel, an angel sent to her by God, announced that she would bear a child who would be called the “Son of the Most High.” Mary humbly asked how this could be since she was a virgin. The angel told her that the Holy Spirit would come upon her and she would conceive the child who would be the “Son of God”. Mary’s response was a picture of faith for all of us. “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” (Luke 1:38)
This new mother had the joy of carrying Jesus Christ from conception to birth and then raising Him in her home. These women had the privilege of working with God to bring about His plan of salvation for all mankind. Their faith and obedience was a blessing to their children and families and has impacted each of us and countless millions around the world! Let’s say with Mary, the mother of Jesus, “I am the Lord’s servant.”
Simeon and Anna
Scripture reading for October 21st: Luke 1-2
The Gospel of Luke mentions two people who prophetically confirmed Jesus Christ as the Messiah shortly after His birth. Simeon and Anna were people of prayer who had the Holy Spirit upon them. They had been waiting for the promised Messiah for many years. Their prayers were answered as Jesus was brought to the Temple by His parents.
Simeon had lived in Jerusalem for many years. The Lord had revealed to him that he would not die before he had seen the Christ. (Luke 2:26) The Spirit of God moved him to go to the temple courts just as Jesus’ parents came that day. Simeon knew by the Spirit that this was the child and he took Him into his arms and spoke prophetically: “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which You have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.” (Luke 2:29-32) God was faithful to fulfill His promise to Simeon. Simeon spoke of his eyes beholding God’s salvation prepared by Him! This Holy Child was to be a light to the Gentiles. God’s plan was world-wide as well as to the glory of Israel!
After Simeon blessed the parents, he spoke a short word to Jesus’ mother. “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.” (Luke 2:34b-35) Simeon warned Mary that her child would be controversial and cause the downfall of many as well as the rising of others. He also told her that she would suffer something that would pierce her heart like a sword.
Anna, a prophetess who was eighty four years old, was widowed early in her life. She was a woman of prayer who spent her time in the temple worshiping God and praying. When she saw Jesus and His parents, she came up to them and gave thanks to God, telling others about the child and His future redemption of Israel. We are blessed to hear about God’s faithful watchmen and women who recognized Jesus soon after His birth.
Mary, the Mother of Jesus!
Scripture reading for October 21st: Luke 1-2
Godly mothers are a gift from the Lord to their children and to the world. I have a godly mother and am so thankful and blessed! My mother has a close walk with the Lord. She was saved when she was young and sought to live out that faith every day. She was faithful to read her Bible and teach her children. She was the Sunday School superintendent in our church as I grew up. Now 86 years young, she still joyfully serves her family and others by cooking and encouraging. She faithfully calls each of her many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren on their birthdays and sings to them! What a blessing now and to future generations!
In our reading today, Luke tells the story of two godly women who are key players in God’s work of salvation. Elizabeth is older and beyond the time of having children when God breaks into her life with a word from an Angel. This angel came to Zechariah, her husband, as he was offering incense before the Lord. He was told that his wife would have a son and his name was to be “John”. (A great name!) This son would go before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah. He would turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and prepare the people for the Lord. (Luke 1:13-17) As the angel predicted, Elizabeth became pregnant and remained in seclusion for five months. Her husband was unable to speak because he had doubted the angel’s prediction.
The second mother-to-be was Mary. She was a virgin, engaged to be married. Gabriel, an angel sent to her by God, announced her favor with God and told her that she would bear a child who would be called the “Son of the Most High.” Mary humbly asked how this could be since she was a virgin. The angel told her that the Holy Spirit would come upon her and she would conceive the child who would be the “Son of God”. Mary’s response was a picture of faith for all of us. “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” (Luke 1:38)
This new mother had the joy of carrying Jesus Christ from conception to birth and then raising Him in her home. I can imagine her joy and excitement, mixed with holy fear at all that had transpired. These women had the privilege of working with God to bring about His plan of salvation. Their faith and obedience was a blessing to their children and families, I am sure. But now that faith has impacted each of us and countless millions around the world! If we could get a grasp of the significance of our faith, it would motivate us to serve with joy in the small things the Lord asks of us. Let’s say with Mary, the mother of Jesus, “I am the Lord’s servant.”