From Gabriel’s greeting to the upper room, Mary said yes, and never let go.
Story 2: Mary and Jesus, A Mother’s Love
One day, when Mary was a young woman, something amazing happened. The Angel Gabriel appeared to her and said, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you” (Luke 1:28). Mary was surprised! Gabriel told her she would be the mother of Jesus, God’s own Son.
Mary said yes to God: “Let it be done to me according to Your word” (Luke 1:38). That’s when everything changed, she became the Mother of God.
Soon after, she visited her cousin Elizabeth (Luke 1:39,56), who was also having a miracle baby: John the Baptist! When Mary arrived, Elizabeth said, “Blessed are you among women!” And Mary sang a beautiful song called the Magnificat, praising God for His goodness.
Mary gave birth to Jesus in a humble stable in Bethlehem (Luke 2:1,7). She wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger. Shepherds and wise men came to visit the newborn King.
As Jesus grew, Mary watched Him learn and grow strong. One time, when He was twelve, they found Him teaching in the Temple (Luke 2:41,52). Mary treasured all these things in her heart.
When Jesus was grown, He started His mission to teach people about God’s love. Mary was there at His first miracle at a wedding in Cana (John 2:1,11). When the wine ran out, she told Jesus, and He turned water into wine! She told the helpers, “Do whatever He tells you.”
Mary stayed close to Jesus, even when things were hard. She was there when He was carrying His cross, and she stood at the foot of the Cross when He died (John 19:25,27). Jesus looked at her and said to His disciple John, “Behold your mother.” He gave her to all of us as our spiritual mother.
After Jesus rose from the dead and went to heaven, Mary stayed with the Apostles and prayed with them (Acts 1:14). She was there when the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost!
In the Bible
- The Annunciation, Luke 1:26,38
- The Visitation, Luke 1:39,56
- Jesus’ Birth, Luke 2:1,20
- Presentation in the Temple, Luke 2:22,38
- Finding Jesus in the Temple, Luke 2:41,52
- Wedding at Cana, John 2:1,11
- At the Cross, John 19:25,27
- Praying with the Apostles, Acts 1:14