Luke 1:38

“And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.”

"And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her." - Luke 1:38
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What does Luke 1:38 mean?

The Bible verse Luke 1:38 from the King James Version (KJV) states, "And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her." This verse is a pivotal moment in the story of the Annunciation, when the angel Gabriel…

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A Willing Heart: Embracing God’s Calling

In Luke 1:38, we find Mary’s response to the angel Gabriel’s astonishing announcement: “And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.” This verse encapsulates a profound moment of faith and submission that…

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A Prayer of Surrender and Faith: Embracing God's Will

O Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I come before You with a heart full of wonder, reverence, and deep humility. As I meditate on the profound words spoken by Mary in Luke 1:38, "And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy…

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