December 17, 2017

The Paradox

And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.—Luke 1:28

And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.—Luke 1:29
Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? .—Luke 1:29
For with God nothing shall be impossible.—Luke 1:37
And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word.—Luke 1:38
At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge. Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear.—Luke 1:38
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?—Romans 8:31