Gabriel’s Assignment

A very good friend shared this with me, and I wanted to share it too 🙂

“Once upon a time, as the tall, stately angel rose and walked toward the front of God’s angels in training, there was a buzz among them. Gabriel was a living legend. He cleared his throat, “I’ve been asked to speak to you today about what I’ve learned throughout my career. Most important is this: we are servants of the Most High God. This lesson I learned not during my days here, but from a human being, a girl. I had been summoned before God to be briefed on a new mission. He told me, “Gabriel, you have a most delicate assignment. I AM sending My Son to redeem the earth, To do this He must become a human Himself. Your mission is to announce this plan to the young woman I have chosen to be His mother. Her name is Mary. She lives in the village of Nazareth in Galilee. She is betrothed to be married. That means that she is already considered a wife, though she is living at home until the final ceremonies a few months from now. And Gabriel, she is a virgin.” God concluded with these words, “Gabriel, by all means, be gentle.”

She’s only a child, he thought when he first saw her upon arrival. Betrothed at that age? But such were the customs of that place and he was assured that the Father knows what He is doing. Gabriel said to Mary, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; you are blessed among women!” Without a doubt, she was troubled. Then Gabriel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name JESUS. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom there will be no end.” Of course, Mary said to Gabriel, “How can this be, since I am not yet married?” Gabriel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will over-shadow you; that Holy One who IS to be born will be called the Son of God. Now indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her old age; and this is now the sixth month for her who was called barren. For with God nothing IS impossible!”

AMAZING! The Father was prepared to rest His entire Christ introduction on this young girl – her response, her decision. She was to be the mother of God’s own Son – so young. Then Mary said, “Behold the maid-servant of the Lord! Let it be according to your word.” Gabriel knew this was going to be difficult for Mary, with trying to explain this to anyone. Who would believe her? Her father would be furious, her mother deeply hurt. And Joseph? There would be no wedding. Her dreams of normal marriage and family vanished in an instant. And town fathers? Would they try to stone her? This is how Gabriel met Mary. She taught him what it means to be a servant when it’s hard to obey, when there seems to be no hope except God’s Promises. Mary took his words given to him by the Father, “For with God nothing IS impossible,” and BELIEVED them. Gabriel shared with those looking intently at him, “When I struggle with obedience, I think of this young girl who began a servant’s journey with the words: “Behold the maid-servant of the Lord! Let it be according to your word.”

My thoughts and prayers are with you to learn from Mary, to BELIEVE with God NOTHING IS impossible. That you ask Him for His Will and Purpose for your life on earth and Truly Trust Him in His Direction for you. That you know His Joy and Peace in being His servant. That you share Him with others. In Jesus’ Name. Thy Will be done. Amen. Peace.”