I Bring You Good News of Great JoySample

Mary believed the angel’s words

“And Mary said, ‘Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.’” (Luke 1:38)

The news from the angel came completely unexpectedly to Mary. No wonder she was concerned. The question occurred to her, “How will that be possible, since I have no intercourse with a man?” Mary was engaged but not married. She was still a virgin. So a pregnancy seemed totally illogical. The angel was happy to explain it to her: “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God.”

So, there would be no man involved at all. This child would be God's Child.

Moreover, the angel gave Mary a sign confirming the wonderful news: her cousin Elizabeth was also expecting a child, although she was well along in years. This was a second miracle! Finally, the angel said, “For nothing will be impossible with God." That was enough confirmation for Mary. She took the angel at his word and committed herself to God's plan. No doubt she still had plenty of questions, but she trusted God. Mary went to visit Elizabeth, and together they praised God for the miracles He was doing in their lives.

Can you do the same: praise God when you don't understand everything or when all promises have not been fulfilled yet?