Mary the mother of Jesus Christ received an unusual greeting from the messenger of God. The young woman, possibly a teenager, was greatly troubled by this kind of greeting. She was going about her usual activities and did not know that she had been chosen by heaven to carry a divine assignment. A task of great value, the possibility of being stigmatized for getting pregnant before moving into her husband’s house and what if Joseph her betrothed spouse divorce her? “How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” (Luke 1:34). She did not refuse this great task, she just asked “how will this be?” The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” (Luke 1:28) The obedience of one young woman to the voice of an angel finally led to the salvation of mankind. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, know that the birth of Christ has changed history forever. He changed the world calendar. His birth is celebrated in most nations of the world and the school calendar is mapped around his birth. Of course, we cannot claim December 25th as the exact birthday of Jesus, but the memorial for Christ’s birth reveals to us the love God has for mankind. Most importantly, His birth brought salvation to mankind. Mary received a message that transformed her life forever. This Christmas, I pray that we receive that good news that will cause us to be transformed forever. I pray that doors of opportunities will be opened for us. I pray that God will make a way where there seems to be no way. I pray that we will meet our destiny helpers this Christmas. May the message we receive read…Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” May we be favored in our going out and coming in. May the God of peace grant us peace as we celebrate this Christmas. Oh…Joy is come to us! Let us sing together! Joy to the world! The Lord is come Let earth receive her King! Let every heart prepare Him room And heaven and nature sing And heaven and nature sing And heaven, and heaven and nature sing Merry Christmas and a Blessed New year!
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