FAITH
I am currently participating in a Bible study with
Good Morning Girls. It is an online
Bible study for women. This was a
perfect solution for me because going to a Bible study at a church or someone’s
home during the week is not ideal for a stay-at-home, homeschooling mother of
three. I have enjoyed it so much in the
years that I have participated and have learned so much. I encourage you to check out Good Morning
Girls if you are looking for a daily Bible study to do from your own home, but
communicate with a group of girls via a Facebook group page.
One of the scriptures that we focused on this week
was Luke 1:38. “And Mary said, ‘Behold,
the bondslave of the Lord; be it done to me according to your word.’…” As I reflected on this verse, (as I did
recently with reading this same part of Scripture as we celebrated Christmas) I
am awed at Mary’s faith. She was about
to carry the Savior of the world! Her
reaction was not to run or to question God’s choice…but to say, “Here I am…I am
Your servant. Use me as You see
fit.” Her faith leaves nothing to be
desired. A young girl who loved God so
much that she didn’t question His path for her.
I read Matthew Henry’s Commentary on this
verse. This is the quote that I took
down in my journal—“Mary’s reply to the angel was the language of faith and
humble admiration, and she asked no sign for the confirming of her faith… And we must, as Mary here, guide our desires
by the Word of God.”
Guide my desires by the Word of God… To me, that means no doubting, no fearing
because He is with me…and He will never leave or forsake me.
Lord,
I want the faith of Mary! I am here, willing to serve You. Let it be to me according to Your Word.
In Jesus name,
Amen.
Beautiful thoughts!
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