In this week's scripture, Mary learns that she will give birth to the Son of God and that her cousin will unexpectedly give birth. Mary's story is the story of society's most vulnerable. Jesus is not born into the wealthiest family or to Nazareth's most experienced parents. God did not send Jesus to the community with the best schools or to an earthly father who was anything other than a distant relative of David.
Luke describes Mary as someone on whom God has looked with favor. God's favor comes to us not as something we deserve. God's favor is grace. And Mary is humble, God's servant. Mary steps up to fulfill history.
"For nothing will be impossible with God."
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