encounters with Jesus: Mary Mother of God by ric Gustafson
When an angel told sixteen year old Mary that she would give birth to a son, she said " how?". How could she give birth to the Son of God when she was a virgin. The angel said that she had nothing to fear, the Holy Spirit would come upon her. She replied " let it be just as you say".
Mary went to tell her betrothed Joseph what the angel had told her. He wasn't sure what to think until an angel told him the same news.
Joseph told Mary that they had to go to Bethlehem because of a census. When they reached Bethlehem, it was time for Mary to give birth. There was no room anywhere, so they had no choice but to stay in a lowly stable. A boy was born and they named him Jesus. Enraged at the birth of the boy, King Herod ordered that all male babies would be killed. Joseph took Mary and their son to Egypt for three and a half years until the death of Herod.
As Jesus got older, she witnessed miracles and wonders from him. Water into wine at the wedding in Cana and other miracles. She followed Jesus during his ministry and then witnessed his murder on the cross. At one point on the cross Jesus turned toward her. " Woman, here is your son". His disciple John took her to his home.
research help: ' Encounters with Jesus' by Engaged Media
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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