Created To Be

Luke 1:30 – But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God." (NIV)

Every day, I try to please God, but I know that at some unguarded daily moment, I'm going to say or do something wrong that will both displease Him and disappoint others. I could justify my mistake by shrugging my shoulders and saying, "I'm only human. What do you expect?" but that would be doubly sinful. If I want to find favour in the eyes of God, I need to confess my sin and makes reparations for my mistake.

Being humble does not come naturally to me, and I guess that if everyone were to be truly honest, they would say the same. I read a poster this morning which stated something like "I do not seek God to make me what I want to be; I want to become what God created me to be." It's a profound thought and something that I really need to write down and carry with me each day.

When the angel Gabriel visited Mary, he told her about God's plans for her young life. She was to become the mother of God's Son, just as He had created her to be. Mary could have rejected this blessing, but instead she accepted this special calling and humbled herself before God by saying, "I am the Lord's servant. May it be to me as you have said." (Luke 1:38 NIV)

It's an amazing moment in the history of our faith. A young woman yields to God's Holy Spirit, and in doing so, sets in motion an event and nurtures a Life that would change the world forever.

Questions for personal reflection:

What has God created me to be? How can I fulfill His purpose for me today?

Prayer: Lord Jesus, Your mother Mary humbly accepted the divine role and sacred responsibility of bringing You into the world. Without her obedience, our faith history would not be the same. Today, we each seek to fulfill Your calling in our lives in order to serve and please You. In Your holy name, we humbly pray. Amen.

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