Joshua 21; Isaiah 55; Luke 1:39-56; Colossians 3:1-17; Psalm 14: How would you have felt if you had been Mary the mother of Jesus? I am sure I would have been scared and fearful. I would have struggled trying to figure out how to help people understand that I really was a respectable woman and I had not done anything wrong. I am sure I would have wanted to run away and hide. Mary did run, but it was to the home of her cousin Elizabeth. I am sure Mary had moments of fear, but Luke 1 records how she felt about her soon to be Son.
1:46And Mary said,
“My soul magnifies the Lord,
47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
48 for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.
For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;
49 for he who is mighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his name.
50 And his mercy is for those who fear him
from generation to generation.
51 He has shown strength with his arm;
he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts;
52 he has brought down the mighty from their thrones
and exalted those of humble estate;
53 he has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent away empty.
54 He has helped his servant Israel,
in remembrance of his mercy,
55 as he spoke to our fathers,
to Abraham and to his offspring forever.”
Mary’s eyes were on the Lord. She knew He knew the truth and He was allowing her to serve Him. She knew He would give her the strength she needed. She viewed herself not as someone of high standing, but as a lowly servant to loved God and wanted to do His will.
How about you? Do you struggle with what God has called you to? Are you fearful or scared? Keep your eyes on the Father and trust Him to bring you through. Sing for joy and know He has counted you worthy to do what He has called you to do.