Luke 1:38

BE IT UNTO ME

The season of Easter always brings to mind Mary's stupendous words.  What if she had said, "No?"  Almighty God knows those whom He visits with questions for the ages, and He knows the ones who will answer with certainty, "Be it unto me."

                                                         "And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; 

                                                             be it unto me according to thy word.  And the 

                                                                               angel departed from her." 

Mary was a willing vessel, a womb to carry the Creator of the universe, a bodily offering for the needs of Almighty God, a humble servant laying down her reputation for eternity's cause, and the most noble sacrifice from the foundation of the world ... "be it unto me."

           

                                                          "For he has been mindful of the humble state of his

             servant.  From now on all generations will call me blessed."

God is still looking for "Mary's," those who will give all to Him, who will lay it all down for His cause.  "What is His cause?" you ask.  His cause is the salvation of the entire world; He is not willing that any should be lost or perish.  He came, died, and rose again to redeem the souls of men, that where He is, we may be also, dwelling in an eternal Garden of Eden.  His plan was always for man to be blessed, to live in peace, and spend his days with joy and splendor.

What Church will say it; what Pastor will say it; what Christian will say it; what songwriter will say it; what artist will say it; what author will say it; and what so-called 'nobody' will say it?  ... "Be it unto me."  Lord, whatever You want to do, however You plan to do it; "Use me."  It doesn't take huge talent, imposing good looks, fortune or fame; it only takes a willing and humble "Mary."  The Bible says it like this, "The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of {them} whose heart {is} perfect toward him..."  The word 'perfect' here means "sincere" or "totally devoted" to Him.  The Lord Jesus Christ is looking for a Spirit-filled, blood-washed, overflowing, unhindered, unafraid, bona fide, verified, clarified human soul to say it, mean it and do it, "I will."  

     

                                                                        Be It Unto Me!

                                                                                                                                                                                      By Sheryl Fowler

                                          (Visit promiselandchurch.net and theexperience238.com. 
                                   PromiseLand Church, Austin, Texas, Pastor Kenneth Phillips)