She must be a special lady!

Luke 1: ⁴⁵ Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”

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Mary and the Immaculate Conception is the biggest mystery to me. I mean she wasn’t very old and as far as I know she hadn’t done anything “special” to be chosen.

• I wonder if Mary wanted to feel special and GOD blessed her.
• I wonder if Mary desired to serve more people and GOD blessed her.
• I wonder if Mary saw more than the words in the Bible and wanted a “special” relationship and GOD blessed her.

It says Mary and her much older cousin Elizabeth followed GOD’s commands and decrees blamelessly which meant they were truly excited about GOD and HIS ways.  She wanted to do more, not because of her circumstance, just because HE was GOD.

• Mary didn’t care that she was poor, she praised the LORD.
• Mary didn’t worry about becoming some great title for GOD had spoken to her.
• Mary didn’t mind becoming the mother of our Savior rather she was excited to be chosen by GOD.

She worked hard following GOD’s commands to the letter but she did it with excitement. She probably saw the greedy seem to get away with their thievery and felt disappointed because when she got the news from GOD she sang this song:

⁵¹ He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;
   he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.
⁵² He has brought down rulers from their thrones
   but has lifted up the humble.
⁵³ He has filled the hungry with good things
   but has sent the rich away empty

Mary was excited about GOD and that was enough for her so it is enough for me!

• Are you working hard to be “special?”
• Do you realize you “are” already special to GOD?
• Can you believe it’s not how hard you try, rather it’s the focus of your heart?
• Will you take a moment to praise GOD for choosing you?