GOT A MINUTE OR TWO

  Men overlooked a baby's birth When love unnoticed came to earth; And later, seeking in the skies, Passed by a man in workman's guise, Only children passed to stare, While God Incarnate made a chair. ~Mary Tatlow Come, Thou long expected Jesus, Born to set Thy people free; From our sins and fears release us; Let us find our rest in Thee. Israel's strength and consolation,  Hope of all the earth Thou art; Dear Desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart. Amen! ~Charles Wesley (1744)

  Luke 1:38 "I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered.  "May it be to me as you have said."  Then the angel left her." Oh Lord, Your plan of redemption was advanced when one simple peasant girl said yes to You ~~a yes that would change the world.  There was not a complicated ritual, nor advanced theological training involved.  Just the trusting words, "I am the Lord's servant, may it be to me as you have said."  Lord, may it be the same in my life.  Help me to cooperate with Your plan for the world by saying yes to You.  Even now I say yes to You, Holy Spirit come upon me so that the life of Christ may be manifested through me to the needy world around me.  I love You.  Amen.