In seeking a way to trap Jesus, the chief priests, scribes and elders questioned the authority by which he taught. (cf. Mk 11:27-33). Our American culture also questions authority and when convenient, invokes or creates laws to protect our rights. Yet, it seems that lately it has become part of the culture to defy authority, break the law, and try to avoid the consequences.
Mary gives us a prime example of "submission", if you will, to divine authority. A keeper of the Jewish law, when asked to "break it" by becoming a mother before her union with Joseph was finalized, and in a way totally outside of human experiencing, the "overshadowing of the Holy Spirit", she accepted this request from an authority higher than any law or regulation of human origin. Thus she set the pattern for us regarding our approach to authority. Obedience, trust, faith. Marvels, i.e. the birth, death and resurrection of her Son and our redemption, resulted from her "submission" to this higher authority. What marvels lie ahead for us, if we accept it as she did?
Bro. Rene
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