Nativity scenes are everywhere in the Christmas season. We see a smiling, reverent Mary looking down at her new born son, while Joseph and animals look on. What we fail to recognize, is how Mary responds to the calling God gave her to be the mother of God’s son. This calling was not safe, secure, or known. On top of that, it would require more bravery and obedience then we could imagine. How will this no-name, young Jewish virgin respond to the call God had on her life?