"Maidservant of the Lord"

When Mary was told by the angel in Luke 1 that she would give birth to “The Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David; and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and HIS kingdom will have no end” (Luke 1:32-33) she was afraid. Can you blame her? How often in this life are we brought to such a place of "impossibilities" invoking fear in us? And when we do come to this, do we respond as Mary did: "Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word." (Luke 1:38)

Father, may each of us follow your leading faithfully, allowing Your promises and faithfulness through past "impossibilities" quiet our fears, allowing us to follow Your direction with strength. And Father, if it is a clear knowledge of You and Your ability, Your power that is lacking, I ask that You would increase that in us. Your word tells us "those who know their God will display strength and take action." How I desire to take action every day for You, in the things You have called me to, for the people You have placed in my life, for the issues You have placed on my heart to fight for. Thank You for Your word and the freedom I have to read it, the ears You have given me to hear it. I love You, Father.