Devotion:
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Read Luke 1:26-38b.
God chose Mary to be the earthly mother of Jesus. When the angel first greeted her, he referred to her as “you who are highly favored.” I wonder what it was about her that prompted that description. I am guessing that one key characteristic was that she had the heart and mind of a servant. She had a deep commitment to God and lived her faith. At the end of this encounter with the angel, she simply said “I am the Lord’s servant.” I believe that is a core lesson God wanted Jesus to learn as he grew up, so he chose a woman for his mother who would teach him that with her words and her actions. In what way(s) do you live as a servant? How do you teach this lesson to others with your words and actions? Do people know that this is a core part of what it means to be a Christian by watching and listening to you? When the Holy Spirit comes to you with an assignment, will you be ready to say “I am the Lord’s servant”?
Personal Worship Option:
We continue in the Advent Season today in our worship services. Join us at 9:30 or 11:15 and serve someone else by offering to bring them with you. (Christmas is only ten days away! Who are you inviting to our Christmas Eve services?)
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