Meditating on the Mystery

I am confident that the one who began a good work in you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ. 

~Philippians 1.6

No matter how I feel about myself, good or bad, I have a promise from the Word of God that the Lord of All will complete what he started in me. Even in the midst of my wavering belief at times in the face of impossibilities his seed is still in me and it is growing. He continues to water, feed and nourish. It is a mystery, his love and care. I cannot fathom the depths of all it entails. It is far to magnificent for even my imagination, yet I know it is there; his love for me. As I meditate on this mystery, may I be reminded that God is delighted to bless all his children. How awesome! 

Have you every contemplated the story of Mary and Joseph? I mean, really contemplated? Can you imagine an angel of the Lord appearing before you and telling you that you are about to receive the most amazing gift? 

“Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you. Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end.”  

I cannot even fathom in my widest imaginings something like this happening. To be honest, I think I would drop dead on the spot. Yet Mary, in her curiosity just wondered how it would all happen since she was a virgin, and once told she was completely accepting. 

May it be done to me according to your word.

~Luke 1.38

Just as Mary uttered her words of acceptance, I too say the same,

May it be done to me according to your word.

You see, I want all of God's promises for my life fulfilled without my hindering things. Yet I know how fallible I am in my thinking. I so often want proof first. Forgive me Lord! Advent isn't about wanting proof, it is about expectant waiting for the mystery of the blessing; the Christ Child. May I walk in this season with an open mind, open heart, and believe the impossible, because with God all things are possible.

Bless this day O Lord, all those who call upon your name; the saved, the lost, the seeking. May today be a day of acceptance without wanting proof and validation first. Open the eyes of our heart to truly see truth. Open the doorway of our heart and fill us with hope. Amen.

Peace be yours,

Diane