For most women, the time of pregnancy is the most joyous, exciting event. The joy of a new life, brings hope, anticipation and somehow a belief that they will be able to provide their child with a better childhood than their parents were able to afford.
Yet for other women, this "blessed" event brings with it an acknowledgment of failure and fear of being judged. I can well imagine the many thoughts that ran through Mary's mind when she learned of her Holy conception.
According to Jewish tradition, Mary was a young mother in her early teens. It would require of her a great deal of courage to deal with the arguments of her parents and the suspicions of neighbours, to stand firm in her faith in the message delivered by Angel.
There will come many opportunities for us to waver in our walk with Christ, but we should take heart in the example showed by a gentle Jewish girl, who delivered the hope for our eternity, into our mortal world.
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