Monday, November 30, 2009
The Girl Who Says Yes
She says yes. And risks losing everything. Her reputation. Comfort. Security. The man of her dreams. The family that she hopes to have with him one day. She's willing to give all of it up.
Even her life.
Who is this girl?
What was she thinking?
Why does she say yes? Would I? Would you?
Well, let me tell you what went down.
The girl who says yes receives a message from this strange dude. Not sure about his name, but it could be Gabe or something like that.
Anyway, the dude says something like this: "Girl, you gonna have a baby."
She says, "Say what!"
"Yeah, for real. You gonna have the baby that everybody's been talking about. The promised baby. The one from God. You know, His Son."
"You are so totally freaking me out! How can this happen? I mean, I've got a boyfriend. We're engaged. But like, we're not together like that."
So, the dude--guy--angel--whatever says, "Not a problem for God. His Spirit is gonna make this Baby. Nothing is too hard for Him. So, what do you want me to tell God? Are you in?
And the girl says, "Yes. Uhh...well, I was scared at first. Way overwhelmed. But you can tell God that I'm like cool with it now. Cause I love Him. And trust Him. With everything."
And that's kinda, but not exactly how things happened for Mary when the angel told her that God had chosen her to be the mother of the Messiah.
You may want to check out Luke 1: 26-38 to get a few more facts.
I especially like verse 38:
"I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said." Then the angel left her.
I wonder if we were in Mary's place, how we would answer God.
Maybe you're thinking, Well, that's Mary. Not me. And that was a long time ago.
The truth is that God still has plans for His children.
He has a plan for me.
And for you.
Will we be the girl who says yes?
Sweet dreams,
Deb
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AMEN..this is awesome!
ReplyDeleteBlessings and prayers, andrea
Thank you for causing me to think.
ReplyDeleteLove how you paralleled our situations with Mary's. Maybe He isn't asking us to give birth to the Messiah, but He's asking each of us to do something. I want to be the girl who says yes.
ReplyDeleteI am the Lord's servant," Sita answered. "May it be to me as you have said."
ReplyDeletelove the way you wrote this. And I'm in too. Sarah
ReplyDeleteI am the Lord's servant.
ReplyDeleteEasier said than done. But oh, when it's done.
Great post Deb.
Deb,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this. I really needed to read it. The thoughts you share here on your blog are such a blessing!
This is totally cool -- I love it! I wrote about this verse today, too -- but my interpretation is much more conservative and boring. I like yours!
ReplyDeleteHi Deb, hopped over from Melinda's. Congrats on the blog award from her! Good words to read this time of year. Amid all the bustle of Christmas, I hope I say yes to Him every time.
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Mary was remarkable. I want to be that girl but I'm not sure I am right now.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE to sit & daydream about Mary & her life! What a life!!! I can't imagine~ and God knew that didn't he...he chose her because he knew she would say yes :)
ReplyDeleteWhat do I miss out on? Sometimes I wonder.
Love this post, Deb. One of my favorites. I think we sometimes hear the story so many times that we forget what a huge leap of faith Mary took to accept His call. I want to be like Mary, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog. It's nice to meet you.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very well written post. Thank you.
Happy holidays,
jj
Her response was the right one; that we should all engage with the "Divine" in similar measure.
ReplyDeletepeace~elaine
What a great retelling! :-) thanks for sharing my friend!
ReplyDeleteYes, Lord. Let it be unto me according to Your word.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Becca, definitely great retelling of the story when God entered time & space...
I had a big smile on my face while reading this! Totally cool!
ReplyDeleteFor a moment, there I thought you were trying to tell us something -LOL I not only say, "Yes," but I pray that I raise my sons to BELIEVE not in Santa, but in ANGELS that appear to say, "I've got a message to you from God!"
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Love, love, love this post!!! I want to be a girl who says, "Yes, Lord."
ReplyDeleteDeb, I am always amazed when I visit you. You are so creative and filled with the love of Jesus Christ!
Appreciating you much,
Andrea
"The truth is that God still has plans for His children." Amen!
ReplyDeleteI hope that you are having a wonderful holiday season!
Dear Deb,
ReplyDeleteI am visiting some blogs this afternoon. Now, this post of yours is one more proof of your creative writing ability. You write about Mary's heart from a different perspective, even the words you use are not the usual holy religious jargon that has been used to depict this angelic visitation and announcement.
And it amazes me that this is the third blog this afternoon that talked about two of my three favorite women in the bible! Mary the mother of Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and Mary of Bethany! Now I better pay attention.
Thank you, dear Deb. I am so glad we are blog friends...and that God has used your words often to speak to my heart.
LIke you I certainly like to be a woman that says yes period. No ifs. No buts. Just yes.
Love
Lidj
beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteJust a small tweak to the culture and the story dives further in the heart.
ReplyDeleteNicely done.