We can learn a lot about how to interact with God from Mary. After being hailed by the angel she ponders its meaning. We can be taken aback in the same way as she was when we hear God calling us to do something unexpected. We know these moments well. They are the times in our lives when we are asked to follow Jesus into the unknown. We are invited to leave our comfort zone and pick up our cross. Just like Mary we are anxious about this idea. But thankfully, God reassures us just as he does for Mary. He tells us do not be afraid. The actions he is asking us to take will bear Christ into the world and advance the Kingdom of God. Like Mary, we might be astonished our calling and wonder, "How this can be?" The answer He gives Mary is the same He gives us: the Holy Spirit will overshadow us and give us the inspiration we need to do God’s Will. Then, when the moment of truth comes to us and we must make our decision.
Will we join Mary in saying, "May it be done unto me according to your word" or will we be selfish or timid and deny our calling? What fears and doubts keep us from doing God’s Will? What steps can we take to make our fiat to God wholeheartedly?
O Lord, grant your favor to us so that we might bear Christ into the world.
Amen.
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