Re:Verse passage – Luke 1:26-38 (day seven)
Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” Luke 1:34
Zacharias said to the angel, “How will I know this for certain? For I am an old man and my wife is advanced in years.” Luke 1:18
Same angel. Similar message. Very different responses. On paper, it almost looks the same. “How can this be? This is why it shouldn’t work.” What our english translation has trouble properly conveying is tone. Zacahrias was doubting the Lord’s ability and asked for God to prove it. Zacharias’ heart posture was “I don’t think this is possible.” For that, he was struck mute. Mary on the other hand, was filled with wonder and curiosity. She asked how, not if. Mary’s heart posture was “I don’t understand, but I trust God.” Mary’s response led to surrender.
When you hear the Lord call you to do something, how do you respond? Do you enter into skepticism and make excuses, or do you become curious and search His will? Do you ask for proof, or do you offer surrender? Your heart posture matters. Doubt closes doors while faith opens doors to the fullness of God’s plan. How will you respond today?
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