Tuesday, December 21,2010
Luke 1: 26-28
In the sixth month, the angel, Gabriel, was sent from GOD unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou who art highly favored, the LORD is with thee; blessed art thou among women.
Within these few verses, there are many very interesting facts which can be applied to us. They are especially important for women to hear, but are also very important for men, as well. The whole of humanity needs to hear these words spoken to it.
The first important fact is that Gabriel, the angel, was sent by GOD to a specific person and place. GOD has a plan which includes specific people and places; He is not the GOD of haphazard events, He is always intentional in His actions and words.
Mary, whom GOD chose to be the Mother of JESUS, was espoused to Joseph. GOD wanted to place His Son in the Household of David and both Mary and Joseph were of that Household. Mary was a virgin, who was espoused. She was not just a virgin. We can see, by the history of Israel, that it was espoused to GOD, by GOD'S choice. He called them His people and He would be their GOD. It was in this setting that the Bridegroom, JESUS, was born. JESUS, who is GOD in the flesh, IS the way for humanity to be united to GOD, as in a marriage. In the Revelation, there is the account of the "Marriage Feast of the Lamb". This is the marriage of true believers in JESUS, to GOD.
Mary is called, "highly favored", chosen by GOD and precious. Each and every person is unique and special; favored by GOD for life with him. Next, Mary is told that the "LORD is with thee", His presence is always with us, watching, waiting, longing and reaching for each person to come to JESUS. Next, Mary is told that she is "blessed among women", women have a role in the life of humanity which is creative and nurturing. Into the womb and arms of a woman, GOD places His new born babies. This is GOD'S safe place for the nurture of children.
When we look at Joseph, we see a man of social status, he was of the house and lineage of David. We also see the protector of the mother and child. This role in the stability, safety and protection of children, provides the safe home where love and stability create a nest of wholeness.
We all have a role to play in GOD'S perfect plan. He has chosen each of us to fulfill a unique part of His plan. Yes, each of us is "highly favored"; He is present to each of us; Each person is blessed.
LIVE IN THE BLESSED LIFE, IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD, YOU ARE HIGHLY FAVORED.
Luke 1: 26-28
In the sixth month, the angel, Gabriel, was sent from GOD unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou who art highly favored, the LORD is with thee; blessed art thou among women.
Within these few verses, there are many very interesting facts which can be applied to us. They are especially important for women to hear, but are also very important for men, as well. The whole of humanity needs to hear these words spoken to it.
The first important fact is that Gabriel, the angel, was sent by GOD to a specific person and place. GOD has a plan which includes specific people and places; He is not the GOD of haphazard events, He is always intentional in His actions and words.
Mary, whom GOD chose to be the Mother of JESUS, was espoused to Joseph. GOD wanted to place His Son in the Household of David and both Mary and Joseph were of that Household. Mary was a virgin, who was espoused. She was not just a virgin. We can see, by the history of Israel, that it was espoused to GOD, by GOD'S choice. He called them His people and He would be their GOD. It was in this setting that the Bridegroom, JESUS, was born. JESUS, who is GOD in the flesh, IS the way for humanity to be united to GOD, as in a marriage. In the Revelation, there is the account of the "Marriage Feast of the Lamb". This is the marriage of true believers in JESUS, to GOD.
Mary is called, "highly favored", chosen by GOD and precious. Each and every person is unique and special; favored by GOD for life with him. Next, Mary is told that the "LORD is with thee", His presence is always with us, watching, waiting, longing and reaching for each person to come to JESUS. Next, Mary is told that she is "blessed among women", women have a role in the life of humanity which is creative and nurturing. Into the womb and arms of a woman, GOD places His new born babies. This is GOD'S safe place for the nurture of children.
When we look at Joseph, we see a man of social status, he was of the house and lineage of David. We also see the protector of the mother and child. This role in the stability, safety and protection of children, provides the safe home where love and stability create a nest of wholeness.
We all have a role to play in GOD'S perfect plan. He has chosen each of us to fulfill a unique part of His plan. Yes, each of us is "highly favored"; He is present to each of us; Each person is blessed.
LIVE IN THE BLESSED LIFE, IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD, YOU ARE HIGHLY FAVORED.
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