Luke, John, Matthew
Faith · Obedience · Worship · Suffering
“And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word.”
— Luke 1:38
A young woman from Nazareth who said yes to God's extraordinary call, becoming the mother of Jesus and composing one of Scripture's most powerful songs of praise.
Her Story
Mary was a young virgin in Nazareth when the angel Gabriel appeared to her with an astounding message: she would conceive by the Holy Spirit and bear the Son of God. Her response was one of the most remarkable acts of faith in all of Scripture: 'Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word.' She then visited her cousin Elizabeth and poured forth the Magnificat — a song that proclaimed God's justice, mercy, and faithfulness to the humble. She gave birth to Jesus in a stable in Bethlehem, treasured the wonder of the shepherds and wise men in her heart, raised the Son of God through ordinary days in Nazareth, and stood at the foot of the cross as He died. Her journey from joyful 'yes' to the agony of Calvary makes her one of the most profound figures in Scripture.
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