She was a simple Jewish girl not unlike other young virgins. One night, one holy event, and her life and history itself were changed forever. It was not because of anything she had done or any special quality she possessed. That night God came to call on her through His messenger, the angel Gabriel. He spoke to her the word of God and she believed the word was from God and said, "yes".
   In Luke 1:35, the angel told Mary, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you and the power of the Most High will overshadow you, and for that reason the holy Offspring shall be called the Son of God." The Bible, in James 1:21b, tells us, "...in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls." Because Mary did that, every one of us has that opportunity also. She received the word and the Son of God was conceived in her womb.
  The offer extended to each one of us is for a similar conception in our hearts. In a parable, Jesus referred to the word of God as "seed" that is planted in the soil, and to our hearts as the soil. (Luke 8) The "conception" comes about when that word is united with faith in those who hear. (Hebrews 4:2)
   When we repent of our sins and capitulate our lives before Him, dethrone ourselves and enthrone Him as the Lord and Savior of our lives, we receive what the Bible calls "eternal life". Eternal life not only means that we will live on eternally, but it also means that we receive the Spirit of Jesus Christ within us to guide us and teach us and to give us power to live a whole different quality of life as well. As Mary did not, neither can we earn it because of any inherent goodness in us, but we receive it by grace through faith as a free gift from God. (Romans 6:23)
  God gave Mary a choice, and His messenger is sent to you today with this message and a choice for you as well. Will you receive Him and let Him plant His life in you today?

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