[Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations…from
everlasting to everlasting Psalm
90:1-2
During this season of reflection and renewal, join me, and let's
explore God’s Presence, our dwelling place. Are you dwelling in the presence of
God? ~ Donna Howell Oswalt]
The angel went to
her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you. Do
not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give
birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be
called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his
father David, and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom
will never end.” “How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a
virgin?” The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power
of the Most High will overshadow you. So the Holy One to be born will be called
the Son of God.” Luke
1:28-35
Visitation by God’s angel, Jesus coming to dwell among
humanity, and conception by the supernatural power of God exceeds common
experiences. According to prophecy, the anticipated Messiah enters the world from
David’s descendants. Jesus enters without royal fanfare. The mystery of the
virgin birth cannot be explained scientifically; rather, by faith we can
embrace this spiritually. Although Mary does not fully understand, she
surrenders to God’s plan, “I am the
Lord’s servant, and I am willing to accept whatever He wants.”
Enduring unexpected circumstances, trusting in God’s promises
and the presence of the Holy Spirit giving life to wordless prayers can become our
common experiences. Jesus comes to us. He reaches through difficulty and rises
above uncertainty. The Holy One does not choose a royal crown; rather, He wears
a crown of thorns. Son of God, Your
kingdom will never end. You are majesty and mystery, glory and grace, worthy and
willing, King of all kings. Count me alive in Christ. I surrender, “I am the Lord’s servant, and I am willing to
accept whatever You desire.” -dho
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