Luke 1:26-38, 46-50
December 18th 2022, 3rd Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
December 18th 2022, 3rd Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
Mary was suddenly told by the angel that she would conceive by the Holy Spirit. It was a fearful situation that could have resulted in a divorce or even the death penalty. But she surrendered to God and praised Him in the midst of it. How are we able to walk in such a way?
The first is to believe that God will surely fulfill what He has said. If we do not have this belief, we will feel anxious. However, if we are certain that what God has said will surely be fulfilled, we can have peace and praise God.
The second is to be aware that we are the servants of God and to walk with that determination. Mary was not only humble and aware that she was a servant of God, but also she was determined to walk lastingly in obedience as His servant.
The third is to remember God's plan and to see the vision that lies ahead. She saw not only herself, but also the blessings which are given to her would extend further. Therefore, she was able to rejoice and praise God.
In this season of Christmas, let us walk in faith like Mary, praising the Lord even in the midst of unexpected and fearful circumstances!
The first is to believe that God will surely fulfill what He has said. If we do not have this belief, we will feel anxious. However, if we are certain that what God has said will surely be fulfilled, we can have peace and praise God.
The second is to be aware that we are the servants of God and to walk with that determination. Mary was not only humble and aware that she was a servant of God, but also she was determined to walk lastingly in obedience as His servant.
The third is to remember God's plan and to see the vision that lies ahead. She saw not only herself, but also the blessings which are given to her would extend further. Therefore, she was able to rejoice and praise God.
In this season of Christmas, let us walk in faith like Mary, praising the Lord even in the midst of unexpected and fearful circumstances!
<The Verse of the Bible>
And Mary said:
"My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
"My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
Luke 1:46-47 (NIV)
