LISTENING TO MARY
In the still of the moment, Mary, a virgin in her young to mid-teens, is told by an angel that she will become pregnant by the Holy Spirit. Her heart leaps. She says, "May it be as you say."
Inspiration at its height. Joy soaring. God knows me. God has a job for me.
Then next steps set in.
"Mom, I'm pregnant by God's Spirit. An angel told me."
Silence. Deafening. Disbelief. Disapproval?
"Joseph, I'm pregnant but not by another man."
Silence. Deafening. Disbelief. Divorce?
Pondering the job God may have for you is not for the fainthearted. Next steps may be disapproval, persecution, outright bullying, even rejection.
Listening to Mary is hearing her choice to receive...and trust the outcome.
Is this a gift you could give yourself?
