And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. Luke 1:38Can there be any more resolute words in all of scripture than these simple words of trust, faith, and commitment? Mary’s cousin Elizabeth, herself miraculously with child, recognized Mary as “blessed is she who believes in the fulfillment of God’s promises” (Luke 1:45). Only complete trust in God’s willingness and ability to fulfill what He has promised could motivate her to say “yes” to the frighteningly impossible.
Trusting in God’s promises necessitates knowing, understanding, and applying those promises to our lives. Mary did not open herself up to the winds of circumstances, or the waves of fashion; to the contrary, she submitted to the authority and reliability of God’s word. Her trust was not in Gabriel the angel, not in science or biology. No, her trust was in God’s Word. To Him only did she commit her life as a servant.
Father, help us to know the reliability of Your Word. Lead us to the knowledge and understanding of Your promises, and give us the wisdom and confidence to say, “Yes, let it be done to me according to God’s Word.” Amen
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