Blessed is she who believed

Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. Luke1:38 (NKJV)

Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord.” Luke 1:45 (NKJV)

The surrender of Mary to the will of God is one the greatest examples of faith to be found in the Bible.  I dare say few would be willing to allow God to upset their entire life as Mary did.  The most important quality found in her life is she believed.  The core of any person is defined in what they believe. 

Anchor your life by believing in God and do not allow the world or Satan shake your faith.

Will your anchor hold in the storms of life,
when the clouds unfold their wings of strife?
When the strong tides lift, and the cables strain,
will your anchor drift, or firm remain?

We have an anchor that keeps the soul
steadfast and sure while the billows roll;
fastened to the Rock which cannot move,
grounded firm and deep in the Saviour’s love!

~ Priscilla Jane Owens (1829-1907)