GospelAccToMary

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THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MARY

". . . Behold the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,
and shall call his name Immanuel.’ (Isaiah 7:14).

Do you sometimes face what may seem like impossible obstacles?
Perhaps you’re facing one even now. In these times, take heart
because God can do the impossible. He did the impossible in
the life of one of His humble servants, Mary, the mother of
our Lord, the most famous woman in the world.

The promise of Isaiah 7:14 had been made long ago. All Jews
knew about it. In all the godly homes, mothers would tell
their daughters about that promise, and a thrill would go
through the young girls’ hearts. It seemed an inspired dream
that had blossomed only to fade with each passing century.

Mary knew the Scriptures; she had hidden God’s Word in her
heart. And when the time came and the angel of the Lord spoke
to her, she recognized the words of the prophet Isaiah. She,
Mary, would give birth to the Son of the Most High, who would
rule over the house of Jacob! Mary heard and believed. She
placed her will and her dreams of a life with Joseph under
God’s will, under the awesome fulfillment of the prophesies
of the Messiah.

The mystery of Mary is a paradox---adored by some, ignored by
others. What is the truth about this one chosen by God, who
in her own life experienced the paradox of God’s blessing? To
be chosen by God involved not only a crown of joy, but also a
cross of sorrow. She knew the wonder, the tremendous joy of
bringing the Messiah into the world, but she also knew the
heartbreak as she stood before the cross at Golgotha.

At the beginning and at the end of Jesus’ life, we find that
the light shone brightly upon Mary, and we see her at her
greatest moments. We see that, truly, she was blessed among
women. We should all aspire to be like Mary, who answered God
with humility and resigned herself joyfully to His will no
matter the cost. As you consider impossible obstacles in your
life, follow Mary’s example, trusting your life to God and
submitting your will to His.

Next to her son, Mary is the most touching figure
in the narrative.
Will Durant

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