Alex on #Plans

Ever made some plans that were ruined? Today I was a Teacher's Assistant in 1st Period. The substitute teacher didn't explain the instructions very well, so the students ended up completing the assignment wrong. At the end of class, they had to redo the entire assignment!

Before Mary was the mother of Jesus, she was just a normal teenage girl. She had plans and dreams for her wedding and future life with Joseph. But then something rocked her world. An angel named Gabriel appeared before her and told her that she was going to be the mother of the Savior of the world. So Mary turned to him and said, "But how can this happen? I am a virgin." (Luke 1:34). We know that God works out the details, but it's important what Mary said later. She answered Gabriel, "I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true." (v. 38)

Wow. She doesn't complain that her plans have changed. She doesn't argue with the angel or get angry at God. She says, "Okay, let's do it." She's open to the plan changes because it's what God knows is best for her -- and us! She doesn't judge truth by her feelings. She judges her feelings by truth. In other words, she doesn't let her emotions get the best of her.

Mary teaches us to go out on a limb. To go for it. God has incredible plans for us! Some of them may differ from our own plans -- but it's what is best for us. So don't let your emotions hold you back -- go ahead and do what God is placing in your path.

Alex W / Message Writer