Believe!

"Good morning," the angel said. "You're beautiful with God's beauty."

(I question such kind words.)

"You're beautiful inside and out!"

I would have doubted this. Not Mary. She believed.

"God has a surprise for you," the angel said.

(I am wary of surprises.)

"You'll birth a son and call him Jesus. He will be great--

the Spirit-planted, holy Son of God."

I might have protested this. Not Mary. She believed.

"Nothing is impossible with God," the angel said.

(I generally challenge absolutes.)

"Even old Elizabeth will have a son--he's already on the way."

I might have scoffed at this. Not Mary.

"I'm ready. Let it be just as you say."

Then the angel left, and she believed.

Luke 1:45; John 6:28, 29

You're so blessed among women, and the babe in your womb, also blessed! Blessed woman, who believed what God said, believed every word would come true! (Luke 1:45, The Message)