Yes Lord!

Daily Devotions


1-1-12


Yes Lord!
(Obedience)


35 The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called[b] the Son of God. 36 Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month. 37 For no word from God will ever fail.” 38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her.
(Luke 1:35-38)


Surely Mary must have been surprised at the angel Gabriel's request. Who wouldn't be? Most people would ask a lot of questions and in most cases people would not believe. An unbelieving spirit would not have been questioned by others. It would have been entirely fine to question not only the angel's presence but also his words. Mary simply obeyed the angel, and opened her heart up with obedience, and laid down her life to her Lord. Willing obedience to her God.


What an example of obedience and submission to her Lord. Mary is an incredible example of submission and surrender to our God. I will always remember Mary for her obedience and use her as an example of the type of submission and surrender that we should have to our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ.


Mighty Father God, thank you for your love and grace. I commit my entire being and life to you Father God. My life is not mine but it is yours mighty Father. Thank you for redeeming me back to you. Thank you for your patience and grace. Amen