The Girl Who Said--Yes

The Girl Who Said—Yes!

“Do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?’

“Oh, I do, I do, I do!” And Joseph lifted the veil and kissed her tenderly!

Mary awakened. It was only a dream…a dream that would never happen. A dream  she said no to—the day she said yes to  God.

There would be no wedding dress, no bridesmaids, no

flowers…only whispers that suddenly hushed when Mary came near. And would Joseph desert her, mock her to his buddies? Maybe he’d find another girl who wasn’t pregnant, one with a sterling reputation. Who could blame him?

But Mary couldn't stop thinking of the angelic visit. It was spine tingling! “You shall have a baby

boy. Name Him Jesus. He is the long awaited Messiah, the Son of the living God. He will save His people from their sins. And all people will call you blessed and honorable!”

“How can this happen?  I’m not married. I’m a virgin.”

“The power of the Holy Spirit will pass over you and you will become pregnant. This is a miracle!”

Mary saw the glow of angel dust, felt the fire of God's holy breath cover her.

She had to follow —no matter

what.
She didn’t say, “Sorry. Find another sucker. I’m not going to do it. I’m just starting my life.  I have  rights!”

 She said yes!

 She had heard the stories of a long expected Messiah.

“Me? God chose me...to be the mother of his only son?”

 But God was with Mary. The angel came and Joseph believed. 
Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem—and the shepherds believed.

Wise men brought lavish gifts from afar—and believed.

Even King Herod believed-- and tried to kill baby Jesus.

Before we called her the Blessed Mother, before the baby Jesus was known as the Savior, before the gossip ended Mary said,

"My soul gives glory to the Lord.”

Luke 1:46

Great people say yes to God.

                                Great people give Him glory.

                                                   Great people are remembered—forever! 
Dear Lord, I want to follow you, no matter what. I say, yes!