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Ultrasound
In the Word
And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. … you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus” (Luke 1:30–31).
Of the Word
In spite of all the water I had to drink before the big fetal anatomy ultrasound, I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of looking at my baby. I thought I would leave the doctor’s office knowing whether the baby was a boy or girl. As it turned out, my daughter was too much of a lady to definitively reveal her gender at that time.
Who needs an ultrasound when the angel Gabriel is delivering the message? Mary was a young virgin when she received some shocking news in an unexpected visit from Gabriel. He not only told her she would conceive a child by the power of the Holy Spirit, he also revealed to her that she would bear a son who she would name Jesus. He would be the Son of God.
Thank God for the Good News Gabriel announced to Mary. Thank God for the willing heart displayed in the young virgin. And thank God for the promise fulfilled in an infant, who did grow to be a mighty King indeed, saving His people and bringing them into His eternal kingdom.
Walking with my Lord
My Lord and Savior, I praise You for entering into this world to save me. May I never be afraid to share this Good News with others. In Your holy name. Amen.
Mustard Seed: Love, Laughter, and Lullabies. DCE Amanda Stacy, author. 8/30 ©2013 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, 801 Seminary Place Ste. L010, St. Louis, MO 63105. www.lwml.org
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations were taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version Copyright ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers.
