12/18/13 - Your Exit is Coming Up

Luke 2: 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit.19 And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man and not wanting to disgrace her, planned to send her away secretly. 20 But when he had considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. 21 She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”

The moment had arrived.  It was time for Jesus to leave behind the majesty of heaven and take on the role of servant.  He was not to come as a warrior, nor was He to come as a prince.  His earthly family would not be elevated to a life of luxury and riches.  They would not be celebrated by the religious leaders of the day or recognized for their incredible faith.

Mary, a simple girl from a tiny town, was insignificant in the eyes of Israel.  She hadn’t been trained by the church, ordained by the elders, sanctified by the priests, or anointed in the temple.  She was neither a woman of nobility nor power, yet she carried the one trait that mattered the most.

More than any other talent, trait or possession, it remains the number one trait required by God.

Mary was obedient.