ADVENT DEVOTIONAL – WEEK TWO

ADVENTure

By: Elaine Eberhart

“Then Mary said, ‘Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.’” Luke 1:38 NRSVUE

We witness the power and the consequences of saying yes to God when we read the angel’s prophetic invitation to Mary to bear Jesus into the world. We also see in Mary’s story how God’s invitation may come with great risk to our comfort and our notions of who we are and what our lives should be. Mary said yes, knowing that Joseph could end their betrothal. Her family and community could abandon her, leaving her without a home or support. Her entire life could be upended in a moment, but though young and alone and troubled by the angel’s message, she said yes. She trusted God to sustain her as she partnered with God in the birth of Love for all people.

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Prayer

O One who calls us to the way of Jesus, we are listening for your invitation to join you in bringing love to our hurting world. Like Mary, we may be afraid or troubled by your call, but we trust that you are with us as we bear your love that brings light to dark places and restores our hope in your future. Amen.