23 December 2007--Advent 4--Mary, Did You Know?

For many of us, Christmas means singing the familiar carols and hymns, as well as being introduced to new pieces.

There is a Christmas song written in recent years that asks a poignant question, "MARY, DID YOU KNOW?" Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene have composed this beautiful, contemporary song that poses this question.

What did Mary know and understand? What did she not understand about Jesus? Certainly there were some things that Mary knew. What were they?

1-First, she knew that God uses humble folks, humble people for mighty purposes. (Luke 1:26)
2-Second, Mary knew that she was a virgin. (Luke 1:27, 34)
3-Third, Mary knew that her son would be the promised Messiah. (Luke 1:31-33)
4-Fourth-Mary knew that the name of her baby would be Jesus and He would save people from their sins. (Matthew 1:20-21)

There were some things Mary did not understand or know. What were they?
1-First, she did not know what Jesus' life would be like. (Mark 3:21)
2-Second, Mary did not understand how He would have to die.
(Luke 2:34-35)

Above all, we see a willingness in Mary's life to be obedient to God's call to her to be used for a special purpose. Her words are forever a model for us when she said, "I am the Lord's servant. May it be to me as you have said." (Luke 1:38)

Pastor Jim Fookes