1. Walking Humbly with Your God Part - 5
There is an ongoing debate as to whether Mary was perfect or not. One thing seems clear to me: she was the perfect mother for Jesus…(Michael Card, Luke: The Gospel of Amazement)

2. Mary Responds With Her Doubts & Fears
that she was greatly favoured…and the Lord was with her… (Luke 1:28, NIV)
Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be… (Luke 1:29, NIV)

3. Mary Responds With Her Doubts & Fears
But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be… (Luke 1:29, NRSV)

4. How come?
How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?”… (Luke 1:34)

5. Mary’s Response was Gradual

6. Mary’s Response was Astonishment
My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant…
…for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name… (Luke 1:46a-49b)

7. Mary’s Response was Total Surrender
I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her…(Luke 1:38)

8. Our Response?
The greatest among you will be your servant. For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted… (Matthew 23:11-12)