THE WORD WAS MADE FLESH (JOHN 1:15)
In creation we see that God made everything by His words alone. But for sending his son into this world (redemption and salvation), He needed human intervention. The heavenly decision related to the birth of Jesus was conveyed to mankind through prophets and later through Joseph and Mary. By obedience of these persons, God`s plan was accomplished on earth.
Proceedings thereafter are as follows (Luke 1:26 – 35).
Mary was a virgin espoused to Joseph. Gabriel said “ Hail Mary thou art highly favoured. The lord is with thee; Blessed art thou “among women“.
To the troubled Mary, he said you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a son, and call his name Jesus. She replied “I am a virgin. How then can this be?. The angel said “The Holy Spirit will come upon you and God`s power will rest upon you. The child will be called the Son of God“. Thus her doubt was clarified.
Obedience: “ I am the lord`s servant. May it happened to me as you have said“ Mary said.
Mary went to a hill country with haste and saluted Elisabeth her relative. It was to confirm what the angel said about Elisabeth was true and probably to assist her in her household work. Elisabeth said that her babe leaped in her womb when Mary greeted her.
Elisabeth was filled with Holy Ghost when she greeted Mary. “ You are blessed among women and the fruit of your womb is blessed.
Mary sang as a song in praise of the Lord (Luk1.46 – 56).We understand that when we obey gods plans, the presence of Holy Spirit is observed around. Mary’s husband Joseph was a righteous man. He found that Mary, his espoused wife was with a child by Holy Spirit. He had a mind to put her away secretly. The angel in a dream said “Fear not to take Mary your wife. She is conceived of Holy Spirit“. Joseph did, as the angel had said (Mathew 1:18-24).
Witness: it is observed that Zacharias and Elisabeth have prayed for children at young age. But God delayed it because John the Baptist should be born just six month earlier before Christ. They waited patiently. So obedience is required along with patience to fulfil God`s Plan.
Prayer
Heavenly father, you have sent us in this world with great plans. Help us to fulfil by obeying you and waiting patiently. Amen.
Sol . Victy Mithyla