‘… For no word from God will ever fail’
(Luke 1:37)
Luke 1:26-38 (Year B:
Advent 4)
Failure to deliver is a
common human experience. We fail to deliver on our word – sometimes – and
others do likewise. The basis of trust in society is delivery and faithfulness
held together by the Hebrew concept of Hesed
(loving kindness unique to God). Because, the One who loves us more than we
ever imagine doesn’t fail to deliver at the right time, in the right way and in
the right measure.
Sometimes we can fear
the signs of the personal day and the world around us. But, fear not!
Everything serves a purpose and we are part
of that great adventure here and now – not tomorrow or next year because the
only reality is our Yes now.
In the story of how
Mary gave her yes to God there are three principal moments:
- Grace in presence and invitation
- A moment of troubling (‘Mary was greatly troubled at his words’)
- A decisive yes
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