We have entered the season of Advent. Advent means the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. I believe this definition brings clarification to the season because we set our focus on the person of the Messiah—Christ Jesus, the beginning of a new thing God is doing in the history of humanity, and the event of Messiah’s appearance on the world stage.  In the first part of our advent celebration, I want to consider Mary. Mary plays a vital role in the birth of The Christ. Her life demonstrates some excellent characteristics and traits from which we can benefit.

Main text: Matthew 1:18 & Luke 1:26-38 (NLT)

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