Have you ever paused to consider how the story of her life was impacted by the cross? Mary, the mother of Jesus

Can anyone else in the Passion story be more devastated than her in this moment?

Yet, she is there. Close to Jesus. She was there because he was there.

Nothing mattered to Mary more than Jesus...

Can the same be said for you?

I want to welcome you back to our Sunday morning teaching series “Stories of Your Life”

As a church family we are seeking to understand the meaning and the impact of Passion week through the perspectives and stories of key people involved.

We are reminded that these were real people, who had real questions and had to work through real challenges. People just like you and me.

But in the story of their life, we see them experience real grace and mercy through the person of Jesus Christ.

So, this series is about learning from their lives so that we too can know the forgiveness and life of Christ

From the moment we meet Mary in the birth announcement, she is a woman of tremendous faith in the Lord.

“IT could cost me my husband, it could cost me my future, it might even cost me my life- but Lord, I am your servant.”

Mary was willing to trust the Lord with everything- She knew it wasn’t going to be easy. Her marriage, her future, her dreams, her plans- she brings under the rule and authority of God.

She simply says: So be it Lord, I am your servant.

Can you imagine this moment for Mary? Mary, aware of the problem and wanting to help, turns to Jesus. She was accustomed to trusting his resourcefulness over the years.

She approaches him as she had so many times before- son can you help?

But this time was different- He doesn’t say “Sure mom”.

This time- Jesus let’s her know- Things are different now…She receives a gentle rebuke from her son.

D.A. Carson says “This must have been extremely difficult for Mary. She had born him, nursed him, taught his baby fingers elementary skills, watched him fall over as he learned to walk…But now that he had entered into the purpose of his coming, everything, even family ties had to be subordinated to his divine mission.

Dont miss verse 11 "What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him."

Mary saw the glorious power and majesty of Christ, because she believed. Because her faith saw it fit to leave the matter in his hands.

Mary trusted Him-Will you?

By the time we meet Mary at the cross, we can only imagine the ways her faith has been tested.
As a mother grieving and mourning over what is happening to her son.
But also as a worshipper watching her Lord be crucified

But she is there…She loves him to much to leave him.

Throughout Mary’s life she trusted God way beyond what made natural sense. When most wouldn’t have believed- Mary did. And today friends, we have the great privilege and opportunity to learn from the story of her life.

As you consider the story of your life this morning- I wonder, what is keeping you from responding like Mary did?

Perhaps its doubt, or fear? Maybe you feel like Mary at the cross-the sky is dark and it all seems to be going wrong...

What would it look like for you today to stick close with Jesus and simply pray "Lord i believe, help me overcome my unbelief"?