Feast of the Annunciation
Psalm 40:1-11
Isaiah 7:10-14
Hebrews 10:5-10
Luke 1:26-38

Today we celebrate the Annunciation, but the theme of our readings is centered on trust and obedience.

In Luke 1:26-38 we read of Mary being visited by the angel Gabriel and learning that she will bear the Son of God. She questions how this can be and is told that nothing will be impossible with God, therefore she must trust. She then replies, "Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word."

And, in Isaiah 7:10-14 the Lord is speaking to Ahaz and says, "Ask a sign of the Lord your God." Ahaz responds, " I will not ask, and I will not put the Lord to the test." He trusts the Lord.

In Hebrews 10:5-10 we read that Jesus speaks about obedience to God and that he came to us as a gift given to do His will on earth. He is obedient to the Father.

Finally, Psalm 40:1-11 are filled with phrases like "Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the Lord." And "Happy are those who make the Lord their trust, who do not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after false gods." And finally, "I delight to do your will, oh my God; your law is within my heart."

For each of us, it is important to read these passages and remember that whatever we do in our day-to-day lives, if we focus on obedience to God and put our trust in Him, we may succeed in living our life, as He would have it. We should walk in the way of Jesus, obedient to His ways, and trust that He guides us and watches over us.