Did She Know?

Mary heard Gabriel’s message from God, but how could she give birth to a child when she knew she had never “known a man?” She was faithful to her betrothed Joseph; they were legally married but not yet living together. Gabriel explained that the Holy Ghost would come upon her and the power of the Highest overshadow her—the child born of her would be the Son of God. He also said her aged, once-barren cousin Elizabeth, well beyond childbearing, would have a child. Mary heard what seemed impossible, yet, Gabriel said they would both give birth to sons, but hers would be the Son of the Highest. God’s handmaid yielded to God’s will, not knowing the Son she would deliver would one day be her Deliverer.

 “For with God, nothing shall be impossible.” (Luke 1:37)

Jesus’ miraculous birth fulfilled the 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 Jesus, not just in your head but in your heart? His Father loved the world so much that He sent His only Son to die for all people. God wants all humanity to repent and call on the name of Jesus for salvation (John 3:16–17).

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