Most scholars of biblical history believe Mary to be a young teenage girl, possibly as young as 13, and betrothed to Joseph according to Jewish customs of the day. One can only imagine the bewilderment gripping Mary as she realizes the enormity of the task facing her—the task of giving birth to and raising the Son of God. Mary has found favor with God. She unwraps her brown paper package to discover the gift of calming peace in the midst of perplexity.
Luke 1:30-31, 35 (NIV) But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus.” ... The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.”
Mary faced something uniquely challenging to only her, and our perplexities could never possibly draw comparison. Yet often we find ourselves in the midst of uncertainty and hesitation. These are the times when God loving longs to give us the gift of calming peace as we trust him.
Gracious Heavenly Father,
Forgive us when we worry and stress over those things we cannot control. Thank you for providing us with the brown paper package of calming peace as we place our trust in you.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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