Willing

Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens · Dec 17, 2021 · 3m

Mary paused her vigorous kneading of the bread dough, her thoughts whirling. She was pledged to be married to Joseph. He was a good man who had shown her only kindness, but lately her life moved faster than the river’s currents after a spring rain. Suddenly, there was a being standing before her. Mary trembled and clutched the edge of the table for support. Then the being spoke. Greetings the Lord is with you. The angel’s words were like a shaft of sunshine. Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. The angel Gabriel proceeded to tell her that the God she loved and served was…