This familiar story of Mary helps to highlight a reality many still face: in light of divine good news, we often default to focusing on what we are or are not. Mary's eventual response encourages us to trust in God's pronouncement of truth above everything and cooperate with the power of the Most High in seeing the good news actualized. 

Luke 1:26-34

Questions to consider—

Forward [Journey]: What is a practical next step I can take in my journey of following the way of Jesus?

Inward: [Wholeness]: How might the Holy Spirit be encouraging transformation in me?