"I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said." Then the angel left her. Luke 1:38 NIV
Mary was a great mother!
We saw yesterday that Joseph was first a foremost called to be a great dad. When we consider Mary we must recognize a similar fact. When God considered who would mother His son, He chose Mary. Obviously, the Creator of "motherhood" saw something in Mary He could use.
Mothers are great, aren't they? I am blessed with a mother who loves unconditionally, always supports me, and is available to help me at a moments notice. God did a great job for me in picking my mother.
Think of the thought He must have placed into choosing Mary. Mary would nurture Jesus. Perhaps some of Christ's compassion came from His mother. When Jesus wept because the sisters were mourning after the death of Lazarus, perhaps it was His mother Mary who inspired Him to care for His friends so much.
Mary had a simple faith. She obeyed rather than doubting. When the angel said she would have a child, she wanted to know how because she was a virgin. She never questioned whether it would take place. This humble servant was more than willing to put aside her wedding plans, face public humiliation, possibly death, and allow God's will to be done.
God is still looking for mothers like Mary today. Each time you see Mary in the nativity scene, remember the mother she was, the mother you are, and/or the mother God gave you.
When you consider the role of Mary in the Christmas story, Christmas becomes a great time to think of mothers!
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