May It Be as You Have Said

"I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered.

"May it be to me as you have said."

Then the angel left her.

Luke 1:38

About three and a half years ago, I received a call from a friend indicating that they had recommended me as a vocal coach to the family of a young girl who had just finished the fourth grade.  That phone call began a journey that is still in progress today.  I have taught her for three years, and find her to be a remarkable young woman.  There have been many ups and downs in her life, but she seems to excel straight through any hardship.  Her talent is enormous and her appeal is equally great.  It is a privilege for me to know her and work with her.

What a privilege it would have been to have lived in Nazareth during the time recorded in the book of Luke, with the possible opportunity to meet Mary.  We know so little of her, and yet everything that is recorded in Luke 1 showcases a young girl of incredible maturity, responsibility, and devotion to God.  When confronted by a strange being who claimed to come from God, Mary assessed the situation and the words spoken - the stranger (his countenance and his claims), and made the amazing decision to acquiesce - to accept the message as the Lord's chosen path for her with grace and dignity far beyond her years.  She would prove to be an amazing mother for the world's Messiah.