I have been busy working on the drama for our Christmas musical. I often write the drama, and this year is no exception. I am focusing a lot on Mary this year, and I wonder if she really knew everything she was agreeing to when she said to the angel, “I am the Lord’s servant.”
Did she know that the man to whom she was promised would not believe her story, and would try to divorce her quietly? Did she understand that being pregnant outside of marriage could result in being stoned? Did she know she would give birth far away from family and friends, in circumstances that were far from comfortable? And later, could she possibly understand the pain of watching her Son, this Man that she KNEW was the Son of God, die a horrible, excruciating, shameful death on a cross? I can only believe that she did not understand every nuance of her decision – because what person, what mother, could knowingly face all of that? Yet as she took this incredible journey, God was with her each step of the way – giving her strength and grace for what she had to face at that moment, and the promise He would be there for the next moments, too.
When you think about it, there is no way anyone can fully understand everything that any decision will have. But perhaps that is best – it would be so easy to be paralyzed if we understood everything. So we do make decisions – and put our trust in the ONE PERSON who is bigger than anything in our lives – GOD!
I have felt His presence each step of my journey. I’m not there yet, but I’m making progress. And I believe that He will continue to be with me, no matter what comes along.
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