Virtuous Women (3)

Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her: Pro. 31:28 NKJV

Mary
Mary was one of the most well-known woman in the Bible. The name Mary, means “drop of the sea,” “bitterness,” “beloved,” and “wished for a child.” Just as her name meant, Mary’s life as betrothed young woman was not an easy one. Mary who became the mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, was a virgin engaged to be married to Joseph, of the lineage of King David. Then the Angel Gabriel appeared to her and told her that, as a virgin, she will be pregnant, through the Holy Ghost, and will give birth to the Saviour of the world. Lk 1:26-38.

Remarkable Things About Mary
1. Mary was a teenage virgin girl when the Angel Gabriel appeared to her.
2. Mary was already engaged to be married to Joseph, of the household of David, when Angel Gabriel made the announcement of her conceiving the child of the Holy Ghost.
3. That the angel called her a highly favored woman, tells us that Mary was a woman with dignity, respect, and honor despite her young age.
4. Mary knew the sorrow and the challenges that will follow the angel’s announcement, and yet she totally submitted to the will of God.
5. She took this responsibility on her shoulders with grace and faith. “Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.” Lk 1:38 NKJV
6. Mary’s story from start to finish is one of strength, grace, faith, perseverance, wisdom beyond her years, and hope.

Mary could have said no, and that will be the end of it; God would have to look for another virgin. She knew it was not going to be easy as a betrothed virgin carrying a pregnancy. What will Joseph, families and friends say? How can a young woman who has never have sex accepted to bear the burden of pregnancy and the pains of a childbirth? Mary submitted her life to be used by God, no matter the personal costs to her. Are you willing to be used by God likewise?

Prayer
My Father, my God, help me to live my life to glorify your Holy purpose. I want to be the man/woman that God uses. Use me today to impact my generation for you, O God, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

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