Our Scripture for today is Isaiah 7:14:
“The Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.”
These words prophesy the birth of Jesus. Mary was a virgin, yet she would have a son. One cannot summarize Mary’s life in a few words, but here are things you may not know about Mary, the mother of Jesus:
- Mary’s Hebrew name was Miriam, which means “beloved” or “exalted one.”
- When Mary became the mother of Jesus, she was likely a young teenager, perhaps only 14–16 years old. This was a typical age for marriage in her culture, and she must have been extraordinary for God to choose her at such a young age.
- Mary was a great student of the Bible, even as a young person. Her song of praise, recorded in Luke 1:46-55, reflects her deep knowledge of Scripture and trust in God’s promises.
- One of the most unimaginable moments in Mary’s life was standing near the cross as Jesus was crucified (see John 19:25-27)
Mary’s true character shines in her words to the angel: “I am the Lord’s servant. May it happen to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38). In other words, she was saying, “Let the Lord’s will be done. I don’t matter.”
I’m Lonnie Davis, and these are thoughts worth thinking.