A Willing Heart

Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. Luke 1:38

How many times do we ask God to use us for the good of others and for His glory?  

How many times do we also, when called to be used, turn away because it is too hard, too costly, or too much outside of our comfort zone?  

Mary had a willing heart.  

She hadn’t asked to be used but the Lord knew her heart and presented her with the opportunity to carry the Son of God.  

Although this would mean great sacrifice and cost to Mary, without hesitation she responded, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” 

What does our heart look like today?  

Soft, pliable, tender and willing – or have we become hardened and skeptical about our ability to be used effectively in the world?  

The Father is looking for willing hearts;  willing hearts that are still tender and pliable – full of compassion, and willing to take a step of faith, out of the box and out of the comfort zone. 

Willing hearts are the open door for miracles to occur!