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What does it mean to be highly favored of the Lord?What does it mean to be highly favored of the Lord?

Mary was described this was by God Mary was described this was by God Himself through Gabriel. Himself through Gabriel. (Lk 1:28)(Lk 1:28)


Luke 1:28Luke 1:28 - And having come in, the angel - And having come in, the angel said to her, “said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored Rejoice, highly favored oneone,, the Lord the Lord isis with you; with you; blessed blessed areare you you among women!”among women!”


How was Mary to be “highly favored” and How was Mary to be “highly favored” and “blessed?”“blessed?”


She was given a hard and difficult work. She was given a hard and difficult work. The world would not consider this a The world would not consider this a blessing. blessing.


She was given a hard and difficult work. She was given a hard and difficult work. The world would not consider this a The world would not consider this a blessing. blessing.

To the child of God there is no greater To the child of God there is no greater purpose in life than to be used by the purpose in life than to be used by the Lord for His glory. Lord for His glory. (Phil 2:17-18)(Phil 2:17-18)


Philippians 2:17-18Philippians 2:17-18 - Yes, and - Yes, and if I am if I am being poured out being poured out as a drink offeringas a drink offering on the on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. 18 For the same and rejoice with you all. 18 For the same reason you also be glad and rejoice with reason you also be glad and rejoice with me.me.


Mary is a powerful example of how a Mary is a powerful example of how a biblical faith brings great blessings.biblical faith brings great blessings.


Mary is a powerful example of how a Mary is a powerful example of how a biblical faith brings great blessings.biblical faith brings great blessings.

Examples teach us in a special way. Examples teach us in a special way. (Phil 4:9; 1 Cor 11:1)(Phil 4:9; 1 Cor 11:1)


Philippians 4:9Philippians 4:9 - The things which you - The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.with you.


1 Corinthians 11:11 Corinthians 11:1 - Imitate me, just as I - Imitate me, just as I also also imitateimitate Christ. Christ.

Mary had developed a great faith Mary had developed a great faith

No one has been able to choose their own No one has been able to choose their own parents except for one in history.parents except for one in history.



What kind of parents would God choose for What kind of parents would God choose for His Son Jesus?His Son Jesus?



What kind of parents would God choose for What kind of parents would God choose for His Son Jesus?His Son Jesus?

He did not choose a mother who had riches, He did not choose a mother who had riches, who was popular with the world, or who was popular with the world, or one who had no time for children. one who had no time for children.


Notice the things that characterized Mary Notice the things that characterized Mary and the things that did not. and the things that did not. (Lk 1:46-55)(Lk 1:46-55)


Luke 1:46-55Luke 1:46-55 - And Mary said: “My - And Mary said: “My soul soul magnifies the Lordmagnifies the Lord, 47 And , 47 And my spirit has my spirit has rejoicedrejoiced in God my Savior. 48 For He has in God my Savior. 48 For He has regarded regarded the lowly state of His maidservantthe lowly state of His maidservant; ; For behold, henceforth all generations will For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. 49 call me blessed. 49 For He who is mighty For He who is mighty has done great things for mehas done great things for me, And holy , And holy isis His name.His name.


5050 And His mercy And His mercy isis on those who fear on those who fear Him From generation to generation. 51 He Him From generation to generation. 51 He has shown strength with His arm; He has has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered scattered thethe proud in the imagination of their proud in the imagination of their hearts. 52 He has put down the mighty from hearts. 52 He has put down the mighty from theirtheir thrones, And exalted thrones, And exalted thethe lowly. 53 lowly. 53He has filled He has filled thethe hungry with good things, hungry with good things, And And thethe rich He has sent away empty. rich He has sent away empty.


54 54 He has helped His servant IsraelHe has helped His servant Israel, , In In remembrance of remembrance of HisHis mercy, 55 mercy, 55 As He As He spoke to our fathers, spoke to our fathers, To Abraham and to To Abraham and to his seed forever.” his seed forever.”


Would you want your child be raised by Would you want your child be raised by one of these characteristics?one of these characteristics?


Would you want your child be raised by Would you want your child be raised by one of these characteristics?one of these characteristics?

Much credit could be given to her parents.Much credit could be given to her parents.


Mary’s faith almost certainly was planted Mary’s faith almost certainly was planted and nourished by them. and nourished by them. (2 Tim 1:5)(2 Tim 1:5)


2 Timothy 1:52 Timothy 1:5 - when I call to - when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also.persuaded is in you also.


Notice the choice of a mate for Mary. Notice the choice of a mate for Mary.


Consider the description of her relative Consider the description of her relative Elizabeth and her husband. Elizabeth and her husband. (Lk 1:6)(Lk 1:6)


Luke 1:6Luke 1:6 -And they were -And they were both righteous both righteous before Godbefore God, walking in all the , walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.blameless.


Jesus was linked to His parents throughout Jesus was linked to His parents throughout his life. his life. (Lk 4:22)(Lk 4:22)


Luke 4:22Luke 4:22 - So all bore witness to Him, - So all bore witness to Him, and marveled at the gracious words which and marveled at the gracious words which proceeded out of His mouth. And they said, proceeded out of His mouth. And they said, ““Is this not Joseph’s sonIs this not Joseph’s son?”?”


Mary’s description of herself showed that Mary’s description of herself showed that she knew the Lord.she knew the Lord.


Mary’s description of herself showed that Mary’s description of herself showed that she knew the Lord.she knew the Lord.

What does it mean to be a “handmaiden?” What does it mean to be a “handmaiden?” (Lk 1:38, 48)(Lk 1:38, 48)


Luke 1:38Luke 1:38 - Then Mary said, “ - Then Mary said, “Behold the Behold the maidservant of the Lordmaidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me ! Let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.departed from her.


Luke 1:48Luke 1:48 - For He has regarded the - For He has regarded the lowly lowly state of His maidservantstate of His maidservant; For behold, ; For behold, henceforth all generations will call me henceforth all generations will call me blessed.blessed.


When we see the glory of a living God then When we see the glory of a living God then we too will rejoice to be a lowly servant for we too will rejoice to be a lowly servant for Him. Him.


When we see the glory of a living God then When we see the glory of a living God then we too will rejoice to be a lowly servant for we too will rejoice to be a lowly servant for Him. Him.

Consider how Paul describes himself and Consider how Paul describes himself and others? others? (Rom 1:1;Gal 1:10; Col 4:12)(Rom 1:1;Gal 1:10; Col 4:12)


Romans 1:1Romans 1:1 - Paul, - Paul, a bondservant of Jesus a bondservant of Jesus ChristChrist, called , called to beto be an apostle, separated to an apostle, separated to the gospel of God the gospel of God


Galatians 1:10Galatians 1:10 - For do I now persuade - For do I now persuade men, or God? men, or God? Or do I seek to please menOr do I seek to please men? ? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.bondservant of Christ.


Colossians 4:12Colossians 4:12 - Epaphras, who is - Epaphras, who is oneone of of you, you, a bondservant of Christa bondservant of Christ, greets you, , greets you, always laboring fervently for you in always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.complete in all the will of God.


How did Jesus come to earth and live? How did Jesus come to earth and live? (Phil 2:7-8)(Phil 2:7-8)


Philippians 2:7-8Philippians 2:7-8 - but made Himself of no - but made Himself of no reputation, reputation, taking the form of a taking the form of a bondservantbondservant, , andand coming in the likeness of coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to obedient to the point ofthe point of death, even the death, even the death of the cross.death of the cross.


When we forget this we run for God’s When we forget this we run for God’s blessing and end up fighting God. blessing and end up fighting God. (1 Pt 5:5-7)(1 Pt 5:5-7)


1 Peter 5:5-71 Peter 5:5-7 - Likewise you younger people, - Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to submit yourselves to youryour elders. Yes, all of elders. Yes, all of youyou be submissive to one another, and be be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for clothed with humility, for “God resists the “God resists the proud, Butproud, But gives grace to the humble.” gives grace to the humble.” Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of Godhand of God, that He may exalt you in due , that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He time, 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.cares for you.


When she needed friends to visit with they When she needed friends to visit with they too were those of faith. too were those of faith. (Lk 1:39-40)(Lk 1:39-40)


Luke 1:39-40Luke 1:39-40 - Now Mary arose in those - Now Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with days and went into the hill country with haste, to a city of Judah, 40 and entered the haste, to a city of Judah, 40 and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth.house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth.


What do people of faith talk about when What do people of faith talk about when they get together? they get together? (Lk 1:45-46)(Lk 1:45-46)


Luke 1:45-46Luke 1:45-46 - Blessed - Blessed isis she who she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the those things which were told her from the Lord.” 46 And Mary said: “My soul Lord.” 46 And Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, magnifies the Lord,


In order to build a strong faith you must In order to build a strong faith you must learn how to protect and nourish it.learn how to protect and nourish it.


In order to build a strong faith you must In order to build a strong faith you must learn how to protect and nourish it.learn how to protect and nourish it.

There are some conversations not worth There are some conversations not worth having. having. (Eph 4:29; 1 Tim 1:4)(Eph 4:29; 1 Tim 1:4)


Ephesians 4:29Ephesians 4:29 - Let no corrupt word - Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. impart grace to the hearers.


1 Timothy 1:41 Timothy 1:4 - nor give heed to fables and - nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in rather than godly edification which is in faith.faith.

Mary had a faith would be testedMary had a faith would be tested

This is true for everyone. This is true for everyone. (1 Pt 1:6-7)(1 Pt 1:6-7)


1 Peter 1:6 -71 Peter 1:6 -7 - In this you greatly rejoice, - In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by you have been grieved by various trialsvarious trials, 7 , 7 that the genuineness of your faith, that the genuineness of your faith, beingbeing much more precious than gold that perishes, much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by firethough it is tested by fire, may be found to , may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,Jesus Christ,


The one God blesses the most will receive The one God blesses the most will receive the greater tests. the greater tests. (Rom 5:1-5; Phil 1:29-30)(Rom 5:1-5; Phil 1:29-30)


Romans 5:1- 5Romans 5:1- 5 - Therefore, having been - Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom also we have access by faith into this whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3And not only of the glory of God. 3And not only that,that, but but we also glory in tribulationswe also glory in tribulations, knowing that , knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; tribulation produces perseverance;


4 and perseverance, character; and 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.Spirit who was given to us.


Philippians 1:29-30Philippians 1:29-30 - For to you it has - For to you it has been been granted on behalf of Christgranted on behalf of Christ, not only to , not only to believe in Him, believe in Him, but also to suffer for His but also to suffer for His sakesake, 30 having the same conflict which , 30 having the same conflict which you saw in me and now hear you saw in me and now hear isis in me. in me.


What God would give her would not seem What God would give her would not seem “worth it” by the world.“worth it” by the world.


The tests of Mary.The tests of Mary.


She had to tell Joseph about her child and She had to tell Joseph about her child and then wait for the Lord to inform him.then wait for the Lord to inform him.


She had to tell Joseph about her child and She had to tell Joseph about her child and then wait for the Lord to inform him.then wait for the Lord to inform him.

This was a test for Joseph too. This was a test for Joseph too. (Mt 1:18-25)(Mt 1:18-25)


Matthew 1:18-25Matthew 1:18-25 - Now the birth of Jesus - Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, husband, being a just being a just manman,, and not wanting and not wanting to make her a public example, to make her a public example, was minded was minded to put her away secretlyto put her away secretly. .


20 But while he thought about these things, 20 But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. 21And she will bring forth a Son, Holy Spirit. 21And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”save His people from their sins.”


22 So all this was done that it might be 22 So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: 23through the prophet, saying: 23“Behold,“Behold, the the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,”and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”which is translated, “God with us.”


24 Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, 24 Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded did as the angel of the Lord commanded himhim and took to him his wife, 25and did not and took to him his wife, 25and did not know her till she had brought forth her know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name firstborn Son. And he called His name Jesus.Jesus.


Do you have a faith than will “wait on the Do you have a faith than will “wait on the Lord?” Lord?” (Psa 37:7-9)(Psa 37:7-9)


Psalm 37:7-9Psalm 37:7-9 - Rest in the LORD, and wait - Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. 8 Cease who brings wicked schemes to pass. 8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret—from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret—itit only only causescauses harm. 9 For evildoers shall be cut harm. 9 For evildoers shall be cut off; But those who wait on the LORD, They off; But those who wait on the LORD, They shall inherit the earth. shall inherit the earth.


She had to raise a child that was very She had to raise a child that was very different than others. different than others. (Lk 1:41-51)(Lk 1:41-51)


Luke 1:41-51Luke 1:41-51 - And it happened, when - And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42 Then she spoke filled with the Holy Spirit. 42 Then she spoke out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed areare you among women, and blessed you among women, and blessed isis the fruit of the fruit of your womb! 43 But why your womb! 43 But why isis this this grantedgranted to me, to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to that the mother of my Lord should come to me? me?


44 For indeed, as soon as the voice of your 44 For indeed, as soon as the voice of your greeting sounded in my ears, the babe greeting sounded in my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. 45 Blessed leaped in my womb for joy. 45 Blessed isis she who believed, for there will be a she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord.” 46And Mary said: “My her from the Lord.” 46And Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 And my spirit soul magnifies the Lord, 47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. has rejoiced in God my Savior.


48 For He has regarded the 48 For He has regarded the lowly state of His lowly state of His maidservantmaidservant; For behold, henceforth all ; For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. 49 For He generations will call me blessed. 49 For He who is mighty has done great things for me, who is mighty has done great things for me, And holy And holy isis His name. 50 And His mercy His name. 50 And His mercy isis on on those who fear Him From generation to those who fear Him From generation to generation. 51 He has shown strength with His generation. 51 He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered arm; He has scattered thethe proud in the proud in the imagination of their hearts. imagination of their hearts.


We cannot fully understand the challenges We cannot fully understand the challenges this brought to her.this brought to her.



Likely Joseph died at some time before the Likely Joseph died at some time before the ministry of Christ. This would have greatly ministry of Christ. This would have greatly added to her burden.added to her burden.



Likely Joseph died at some time before the Likely Joseph died at some time before the ministry of Christ. This would have greatly ministry of Christ. This would have greatly added to her burden.added to her burden.

There were things that Jesus said in His There were things that Jesus said in His ministry that would have challenged her. ministry that would have challenged her. (Mt 12:46-50)(Mt 12:46-50)


Matthew 12:46-50Matthew 12:46-50 - While He was still - While He was still talking to the multitudes, behold, talking to the multitudes, behold, His mother His mother and brothers stood outside, seeking to speak and brothers stood outside, seeking to speak with Himwith Him. 47 Then one said to Him, “Look, . 47 Then one said to Him, “Look, Your mother and Your brothers are standing Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, seeking to speak with You.” 48 But outside, seeking to speak with You.” 48 But He answered and said to the one who told He answered and said to the one who told Him, “Who is My mother and who are My Him, “Who is My mother and who are My brothers?”brothers?”


49 And He stretched out His hand toward 49 And He stretched out His hand toward His disciples and said, “Here are My His disciples and said, “Here are My mother and My brothers! 50 For whoever mother and My brothers! 50 For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.”brother and sister and mother.”


She had to overcome the obstacles to She had to overcome the obstacles to believe that He is the Son of God.believe that He is the Son of God.


She had to overcome the obstacles to She had to overcome the obstacles to believe that He is the Son of God.believe that He is the Son of God.

This was a struggle for the whole family. This was a struggle for the whole family. (Jn 7:3-5)(Jn 7:3-5)


John 7:3-5 John 7:3-5 - - His brothersHis brothers therefore said to therefore said to Him, “Depart from here and go into Judea, Him, “Depart from here and go into Judea, that Your disciples also may see the works that Your disciples also may see the works that You are doing. 4 For no one does that You are doing. 4 For no one does anything in secret while he himself seeks to anything in secret while he himself seeks to be known openly. If You do these things, be known openly. If You do these things, show Yourself to the world.” 5 For show Yourself to the world.” 5 For even even His brothers did not believe in HimHis brothers did not believe in Him..


Some mothers do not react well when Some mothers do not react well when children differ among themselves.children differ among themselves.



Building a biblical faith has major Building a biblical faith has major roadblocks to overcome for all.roadblocks to overcome for all.




She had to watch Him die.She had to watch Him die.




She had to watch Him die.She had to watch Him die. God through Simeon had warned her of this God through Simeon had warned her of this

occasion. occasion. (Lk 2:34-35)(Lk 2:34-35)


Luke 2:34-35Luke 2:34-35 - Then Simeon blessed - Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this “Behold, this ChildChild is destined for the fall is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against 35 (yes, which will be spoken against 35 (yes, a a sword will pierce through your own soul sword will pierce through your own soul alsoalso), that the thoughts of many hearts may ), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”be revealed.”


Could you have done this? Could you have done this? (Jn 19:25-27)(Jn 19:25-27)


John 19:25-27John 19:25-27 - Now - Now there stood by the cross there stood by the cross of Jesus His motherof Jesus His mother, and His mother’s sister, , and His mother’s sister, Mary the Mary the wifewife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When 26 When Jesus therefore saw His motherJesus therefore saw His mother, and , and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, “said to His mother, “Woman, behold your Woman, behold your son!”son!” 27 Then He said to the disciple, “Behold 27 Then He said to the disciple, “Behold your mother!” And from that hour your mother!” And from that hour that disciple that disciple took her to his own took her to his own homehome..

The blessings Mary receivedThe blessings Mary received

She could know that she was a part of She could know that she was a part of blessing the whole world. blessing the whole world.



She knew that the birth and rising of the She knew that the birth and rising of the Messiah would bless many.Messiah would bless many.




She knew her role was only as a tool to be She knew her role was only as a tool to be used. She was in the background!used. She was in the background!




She knew her role was only as a tool to be She knew her role was only as a tool to be used. She was in the background!used. She was in the background!

Every Christian must have this attitude. We Every Christian must have this attitude. We are all bondservants. are all bondservants. (2 Cor 4:7)(2 Cor 4:7)


2 Corinthians 4:72 Corinthians 4:7 - But we have this - But we have this treasure in treasure in earthen vesselsearthen vessels, that the , that the excellence of the power may be of God and excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.not of us.


She also could know that the example of She also could know that the example of her faith would bless others too. her faith would bless others too.


She also could know that the example of She also could know that the example of her faith would bless others too. her faith would bless others too.

Who would need to see and remember her Who would need to see and remember her faith the most? faith the most?


She was successful here! What a blessing! She was successful here! What a blessing! (Acts 1:14)(Acts 1:14)


Acts 1:14Acts 1:14 - These - These all continued with one all continued with one accord in prayeraccord in prayer and supplication, with the and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brotherswith His brothers..


She knew that she would continue to have She knew that she would continue to have the care of God.the care of God.


Jesus made arrangements for her. Jesus made arrangements for her. (Jn 19:25-27)(Jn 19:25-27)


John 19:25-27 John 19:25-27 - Now there stood by the cross - Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother’s sister, of Jesus His mother, and His mother’s sister, Mary the Mary the wifewife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and 26When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold your said to His mother, “Woman, behold your son!” 27 Then He said to the disciple, “Behold son!” 27 Then He said to the disciple, “Behold your mother!” And from that hour that disciple your mother!” And from that hour that disciple took her to his own took her to his own home.home.


John had a blessing here too.John had a blessing here too.


John had a blessing here too.John had a blessing here too. Many consider their elderly parents a Many consider their elderly parents a

burden. burden. (1 Tim 5:8)(1 Tim 5:8)


1 Timothy 5:81 Timothy 5:8 - But if anyone does not - But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.faith and is worse than an unbeliever.


Did Jesus continue to take care of Mary?Did Jesus continue to take care of Mary?


Jesus will care for all who trust Him. Jesus will care for all who trust Him. (1 Pt 5:6-7) (1 Pt 5:6-7)


1 Peter 5:6 through 1 Peter 5:71 Peter 5:6 through 1 Peter 5:7 6Therefore humble yourselves under the 6Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7casting all your care upon in due time, 7casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.Him, for He cares for you.


She was able to go to heaven.She was able to go to heaven.


She was able to go to heaven.She was able to go to heaven. Was it worth it? Was it worth it? (Rev 21:3-5)(Rev 21:3-5)


Revelation 21:3-5Revelation 21:3-5 3And I heard a loud voice from 3And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God isis with men, and He will dwell with them, and they with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with shall be His people. God Himself will be with them them and beand be their God. 4And God will wipe away their God. 4And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed more pain, for the former things have passed away.”away.”


5 Then He who sat on the throne said, 5 Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me, “Write, for these words are true said to me, “Write, for these words are true and faithful.”and faithful.”


How many have been blinded to the true How many have been blinded to the true riches because of seeking after things that riches because of seeking after things that will not last? will not last? (Rev 3:17-18)(Rev 3:17-18)


Revelation 3:17-18 Revelation 3:17-18 - Because you say, ‘I am - Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked—18 I counsel miserable, poor, blind, and naked—18 I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, may be clothed, thatthat the shame of your nakedness the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see.eye salve, that you may see.


We all must go through the fire so that God We all must go through the fire so that God can make us something for Him to keep can make us something for Him to keep forever.forever.


We all must go through the fire so that God We all must go through the fire so that God can make us something for Him to keep can make us something for Him to keep forever.forever.

““Our lusts are cords that bind us. Fiery trials Our lusts are cords that bind us. Fiery trials are sent to burn and consume them. Who are sent to burn and consume them. Who fears the flame which will bring him liberty fears the flame which will bring him liberty from intolerable bonds?” from intolerable bonds?”


We all must go through the fire so that God can We all must go through the fire so that God can make us something for Him to keep forever.make us something for Him to keep forever.

““Our lusts are cords that bind us. Fiery trials are Our lusts are cords that bind us. Fiery trials are sent to burn and consume them. Who fears the sent to burn and consume them. Who fears the flame which will bring him liberty from flame which will bring him liberty from intolerable bonds?” intolerable bonds?”

Do you want also to be a “handmaiden of the Do you want also to be a “handmaiden of the Lord?”Lord?”


There is no great place than that of a There is no great place than that of a servant. servant. (Phil 2:5-7)(Phil 2:5-7)


Philippians 2:5-7Philippians 2:5-7 - Let this mind be in you - Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6who, being which was also in Christ Jesus, 6who, being in the form of God, did not consider it in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7but made robbery to be equal with God, 7but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, a bondservant, andand coming in the likeness coming in the likeness of men.of men.


We must begin by dying to self and living We must begin by dying to self and living for Him. for Him. (Gal 2:20)(Gal 2:20)


Galatians 2:20Galatians 2:20 - I have been crucified with - I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the lives in me; and the lifelife which I now live in which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.who loved me and gave Himself for me.

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