Mary, What Did You Know?

 “And the angel said unto her, ‘Fear not Mary, for thou hast found favor with God. And thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call His name Jesus’” (Luke 1:30–31)

As Mary listened to Gabriel’s message from God, she knew what he said was impossible: how could she give birth to a child? Though betrothed (legally married, but not yet living together) to Joseph, Mary knew she was pure; she had never “known a man.” Gabriel also told her that Elizabeth, her cousin, was in her sixth month of pregnancy. Mary knew that was impossible because she was barren and past childbearing years. Yet, Gabriel said they would both give birth to sons, but hers would be Son of the Highest. The angel of God settled Mary’s concerns by saying that nothing was impossible with God (vs. 37). The humble handmaid yielded to God’s will, not knowing the Son she delivered would one day be her Deliverer.

What do you know? More importantly, do you know Jesus? The miraculous birth of God’s Son fulfilled prophecy. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died on the cross for our sins, and rose from the dead, completing His Father’s plan. Do you know God loves the world so much that He gave His Son to die for all people, for you? God wants all humanity to repent and call on the name of His Son, Jesus, for salvation (John 3:16–17).

Do you need a miracle? A miracle happens when you humble yourself before Almighty God and surrender to Jesus, the One who delivers. When He forgives your sins, you undergo a new birth—a spiritual birth. This rebirth is God’s gift to you: everlasting life with Him.