Mary’s willingness to be the chosen vessel of the Lord, through whom Messiah came, is remarkable. No reluctance. Complete surrender. Ready obedience. “And Mary said, ‘Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word’” Luke 1:38 (ESV). These were not just words, but a covenant that would be lived out in the face of those who questioned her character and mocked her reputation. It was Mary’s submission that brought the Lord among us. Our obedience is more than being a law-keeper; it is an opportunity for our Lord to be made known to those around us.
