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For with God nothing will be impossible.
God can even raise up our lowly human nature. Even though he is so high above us he chooses to draw so very near to reveal himself. He can work through a humble virgin. He can work through us as well. If a human and divine nature can be joined in one person then we should not despair of God's ability to have an impact even in our world.
And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David and he will reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there will be no end.
How do we prepare for this? In stillness and in listening we await the words of the angel. And when he comes we receive the grace his words impart.
Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
In Jesus we have all found favor with God. He tells us again and again not to fear. He sends his Spirit upon us as it overshadows Mary. Jesus was born in the womb of Mary. But he longs and desires to be born more and more in our own hearts.
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, a young woman shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Imman'u-el.
In our hearts as in the womb of Mary the presence of God comes to meet a world in darkness and in need. Mary was open to the words of the angel. She welcomed the Spirit when he came. Do we?
I have not hid thy saving help within my heart, I have spoken of thy faithfulness and thy salvation; I have not concealed thy steadfast love and thy faithfulness from the great congregation.
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