Acton Community Presbyterian Church

Readings for Sunday, December 20

Psalm 89:1-4, 19-28

Romans 16:25-27

Luke 1:26-38

Mary:

The story of the coming of Jesus begins with the announcement to Mary that she is to be the mother of the Son of God. Much has been made of the details of this story in theology, hymnody and art. The mystery of the Incarnation is told in a story because it cannot be described in other ways. The miracle is that God came, not how it happened.

It is important to remember that we believe in Jesus, God's Son, because he is God come among us in human form, “the Word made flesh.” Mary made this possible by her acceptance of God’s will that she be Jesus’ human mother.

Source: www.johnshearmanlectionary.com