DAILY?READINGS: 1 Kings 19; Jeremiah 31; Hebrews 2
And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. Luke 1:38
Consider Mary’s response to the revelation that she is to be the mother of the incarnate Son of God. Her words indicate sincere, whole-hearted acceptance of the role to which God has called her. With humility, she places her young life at the disposal of the Lord. In her response, there is no trace of either rejection or self-elevation. Mary’s submission to God’s will is a challenge to every believer. Do we desire to do His will, whatever it may cost? —George Hall
Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord,
By the power of grace divine;
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,
And my will be lost in Thine. —Fanny J. Crosby