Dear brothers and sisters in Christ. With hearts full of joy and hope, we will soon pass through Advent and welcome Christmas, a time full of hope and joy for the coming of the Savior.
Today’s Gospel, taken from Luke 1:26-38, brings us to a very special moment, when the Angel Gabriel came to Mary to tell the good and joyful news of God’s plan through Mary.
First, deep obedience to God’s will. Maria is a figure who obeys and obeys the will of God. When the Angel Gabriel brought the news that she would be pregnant with the Son of God, Mary’s humble response became an example for all of us. In Luke 1:38, Mary said, “Indeed I am the servant of God, let it be done to me according to your word.”
Mary’s deep obedience is a reflection of a heart that humbles itself before God’s will. The first message we can take from this story is the importance of our obedience to God’s will in our daily lives. Just as Mary gave a sincere and trusting answer, we are also invited to always be ready to accept and live in His will.
Second, strong belief in God’s promises. When Mary received this good news, she not only showed great obedience, but also had strong confidence in God’s promises. Even though the situation she faced seemed impossible according to human logic, Mary did not hesitate to believe that all things are possible with God.
From Mary’s life, we can learn to build strong faith in God, even in the midst of life’s uncertainties and challenges. God’s promises are a solid foundation for us, and a firm trust in Him will guide us through every darkness. Like Mary, let’s look at God’s promises as a guide for our lives.
Third, be ready to be a tool for God’s plan. Mary not only accepted this good news as her own personal joy, but she realized that the birth of this Child was part of God’s plan to save humanity. Humbly, he was ready to become an instrument in God’s hands to carry out His plan. The third message we can take from this story is the call to be ready to become instruments for God’s plan in our lives.
As Mary realized that her life had a purpose greater than herself, so we are invited to realize that we are part of God’s greater plan. Let us be willing to sacrifice our own will and desires in order to carry out His plan in this life.
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ. In Mary’s story we see an example of a servant of God who is obedient, trusting, and ready to be a tool for God’s plan. Let us take inspiration from his life and absorb the messages contained in the Gospel of Luke 1:26-38. Through the birth of Jesus Christ, salvation is offered to all who believe. This is the essence of the joy of Christmas – the coming of the Savior who brings salvation to mankind. Amen.
