let it be...

The writer of Luke relates Mary's encounter with the angel Gabriel and her response to the angel found in verses 36-38 from The Message:

I'm the Lord's maid, ready to serve.
Let it be with me just as you say.

Then the angel left her.

During the sermon this morning, I saw the words "Let It Be" emblazoned on the  screen high overhead, and I thought of the McCartney song from 1970, "Let It Be".  Although according to most published accounts Paul McCartney attributes the inspiration for this song to a dream about his mother, and not the Blessed Lady.  Nevertheless, I could not resist talking about a parallel with this song and today's Luken text;

When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me

Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.

And in my hour of darkness

She is standing right in front of me

Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.

Mary's faith enabled her to enter the unknown to follow God's plan entrusted to her.  She ventured forth with only her faith, her husband to be Joseph and God.  Whether or not Paul was writing about the Blessed Virgin or his mother does not matter, these few words of faith are encouraging for us today as we face uncertain times.  

The amazing truth is that Mary, the Mother of God IS there, standing right in front of us, able to intercede for us with Her Son, God's Son!  Thanks Be To God! 

Listen to the song again, and think about this text from Luke and the Blessed Virgin as you enter this Advent Season!  I pray it will encourage you as it has encouraged me on this holy day!  May the Peace of Christ Be With You Always!.  Amen...