Title: Posture for Christmas (Luke 01:26-38)
⑴ Be humble (29)
The angel Gabriel came to Mary and said, "Peace be with you, you who receive favor, the Lord
It's a trial," Maria was surprised. Because it's a big deal that an angel came, no
It was a grace I couldn't bear because God was with me. Then Maria humbled herself
was lowered to the servant of the Lord (38). Thus Mary's relationship with God begins with humility.
It starts. Because I was so humbled, I was able to receive commands that were difficult to bear from God.
If you were proud of yourself or worried about your own life, you couldn't accept it.
there would not have been A slave is a status that can do anything for his master. we are all
They are servants of the Lord. Since we are servants, of course we are ready to do anything for the Lord.
there must be But, if I am alive and I have a drowsy heart, then my neighbor
Conflict and disobedience to God arise. Therefore, in this season of Advent, the attitude of humility is the first
You need to know that it is the attitude you should have first.
(2) Be obedient (38)
An angel came and told Mary that she would bear a son. Don't hear the angel's news
Lia responded, "How can this be, since I do not know a man?" (34). Angel
said again. He replied, "Nothing is impossible with God's words." again
In other words, God is omnipotent. Mary said, “According to the word, it shall not be done to me.
"(38). Here we have to pay attention to Mary's posture. Mary believes
It is accepted as the attitude of How did you know that you were conceived by yourself as a virgin?
Can you accept the way of death that is subject to public disposition if the facts are known? This is human life.
It is something that cannot be calculated or understood in terms of li. this is something more than human
The only way to have it is through faith. I can't even consciously understand
It is something that cannot be understood even by mobilizing expressions, and it has never happened in any experience in human history, but the words of God
I believed it because it was written. So we waited for the glorious first coming of our Savior Jesus Christ.
All.
In this way, faith bears fruit through obedience. The saying that it will be done according to the word
If God wants you, please use me. I will obey the Word. do you mean
All. Therefore, Mary is developing into an attitude of obedience.
At that time, Maria and Sanghwan said that giving birth to a child while betrothed meant that they were not prepared to be stoned to death.
Otherwise, it is impossible to obey. But Maria was willing to pay any high price. family's
You can't help but be conscious of the stinging gaze, the ridicule of your friends, the ridicule of your neighbors, etc. then
He also obeyed by faith. We must live that way too. Time to obey God
Roh must also be prepared for the difficulties that come from differences of opinion between the couple. Sometimes conflicts with family members
You must be prepared. When David was chosen by God, he was pampered by his parents to obey him.
I had to go to war and fight, I was protected by society, and I was protected by the king as a citizen.
Even though he was a man who should know, he had to live a life of hardship, being chased by the king. Paul is of a good family, many
He had all the things that the world envy, such as silver knowledge and material honor, but he was obedient
Becoming a cornerstone of world evangelization while going through countless times of death, starvation, beatings, imprisonment, and death.
It was.
Mary hoped that God's will would be done even if she was abandoned as a devoted partner. amazing net
We must imitate the attitude of a servant. Mary did not stop there; she had a deep connection with obedience.
We enter into an attitude of devotion. This is specifically about giving one's body for God's use.
It is entirely up to you. Mary gave her body as an instrument for God to use. then
How God Uses Mary In verse 35, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you and
power will overshadow you."
I am writing the words that were used. So Mary has no power, but the almighty power of God.
It means that the power will hold Mary and work. The air of spring spreads over the frozen ground during the winter
This will cause sprouts to sprout. Even though he is such a helpless man, when the power of the Holy Spirit is put on him, miracles can happen.
It happens. So, “present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, for
Lil spiritual worship (Romans 12:1) "Then God will use it. We are those who have been saved from destruction.
All. They are beings saved from death. Therefore, if we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we
must die for I hope that you will be greatly used by God like Mary.
All.
⑶ You must praise (46).
Verses 46-56 are the famous hymns of Mary. Considering the circumstances of Mary, we never praise
It's not something you can do. And nevertheless praise with joy, born of himself as the future savior
You can find them eagerly waiting for the birth Jesus. This is the privilege of the believer.
is. Realistically, it is the children of God who can sing praises even when it is dark, painful, and difficult.
because of the hope that it will not perish.
Jesus will come to brighten the dark world, bring order to the chaotic world,
Leading to justice in an unfair world, a friend of the poor, the unjust, the marginalized, and the captives
It is an honor to be and to give you love.
After suffering there is glory. Praise even if it hurts now. Praise is the God who confirms the faith
It is an expression of Ang. Not mechanical praise on TV, radio, or tape.
Like Leah's praise, it should be the praise of the soul. Praise strengthens our faith,
It has the power to prevent fear, anxiety, and worry from settling. Sing praise from the soul
Let's make it a Christmas that is greeted with reverence.
The Hebrew people have been waiting for the Messiah for generations. This is all mankind waiting for Jesus
Lee represents posture. Even today, carols are ringing in the streets, and the Christmas tree is dazzling.
And every department store was lined with souvenirs, and the entertainment district was crowded with people drinking and dancing.
There is. If Jesus came into the world today, Jesus would be lonely. looking for someone
When you first came into the world, even in the most remote village of Nazareth, you met an unknown person.
As you have said, it is far from people's interest today, but it will come to the lives of those who are prepared
is. Like Mary who met Jesus with an attitude of humility, faith, obedience, devotion, and praise, we too
We have to face Christmas.