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Mary, Mother of Jesus
Mary, Mother of Jesus: It is easy to make assumptions about the kind of woman Mary was, as God chose her to carry the Messiah. In our desire to ‘know’ her, though, it is important to look to Scripture to discern what God provided for us to know about her.
Accounts in Luke 1 show that the angel, Gabriel, visited Mary and said, "Rejoice, highly favored one; the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women," Luke 1:28. The word "favored" in Greek is charitóō, which means to give special honor, to make accepted. We see in this passage that God chose her for this exceptional honor. Later in verse 30, it again states that she found favor with God. As we dig in and read what’s recorded about Mary throughout her life, we learn she was wise beyond her years and she "kept all these things and pondered them in her heart." (Luke 2:19) Mary obediently followed God and trusted in Him and His plan. Mary is a beautiful example to us of what it looks like to walk through difficult circumstances while exemplifying grace from God. She models a strong faith, in extraordinary situations.
1. Am I willing to walk into any situation God calls me to, even if I don't understand how it will look?
Prayer: Lord, we thank you that you give us the strength and faith to walk in everything you call us to.
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Eve and Mary may be the most well-known in Scripture, but the Bible is chock-full of women with rich character, bold faith, and powerful testimonies. Join us as we briefly study 30 “Women of the Bible” and learn about the ways God used them, sustained them, emboldened them, and provided for them. Women have been a part of God’s plan from the Garden of Eden until the present day. We pray your faith is encouraged and strengthened by spending some time getting to know these women’s accounts.
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