Luke 1:26-38 We, the children of God, are all sent to listen to God’s messaging.
In Luke’s account we see how he recants the message from Gabriel to Mary about Jesus’s birth and His coming to the world. Gabriel came to Mary and said, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” Mary spoke to Gabriel and questioned how it was that she can conceive a child as she was a virgin. Gabriel spoke of the Holy Spirit and the holy Child that will be the Son of God. God speaks to us in small and great ways. He may ask us to stop and help those who need assistance in daily activities, or He may call you for a larger, longer lasting vocation. We must all listen intently for the opportunities that God has asked us to provide. The Lord asks us in every instance to provide help to others. We must be ready. As you continue to listen and accept your calls for God’s will, you will draw ever near in your relationship to God. Luke also speaks that nothing is impossible with God. Mary’s cousin Elizabeth has conceived a son in her old age. Mary listened intently and accepted the word of the Lord. When we receive God’s message and somehow think we cannot provide what we are asked to do, we must always remember that He has given us what we need to complete His will. We can prepare for Advent by hearing our calling and working to achieve what is being asked of us, no matter how great or small the task.