Live 4 The LORD

When God asked Mary to take on a role in his plan of salvation, she said yes: “I am the handmaid of the Lord, let what you have said be done to me.” Her question to the archangel, “But how can this come about, since I am a virgin?” was different than the similar sounding question Zechariah had posed: “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is getting on in years.” Zechariah was asking for proof that God could do what he promised; Mary was merely asking what God wanted her to do – she had promised her virginity to God, and she wanted to know if God was asking her something else. She didn’t doubt God’s wisdom or power, she just wanted more instructions. This is why the angel’s response to her was generous, while his response to Zechariah was caustic. Zechariah answered God’s call saying, “Prove it to me” Mary answered saying, “Show me the way to go.” She said yes.