The Old Testament contains a series of promises God makes in the form of convenants. Today's first reading features the Covenant with King David. God promises to establish David's house forever, by placing from his line One to sit on his throne for all time.
We see the fulfillment of that promise, a mystery from ages past now manifested by the command of God--in the spirit of St. Paul's words in the 2nd reading--when the angel Gabriel comes to Mary and tells her she will bear the Son of God. Surely frightened and overwhelmed, Mary gradually realizes through the course of the conversation with Gabriel that God's power will fully come upon her to make this baby possible. God truly takes care of everything, and all that remains is her obedient "Yes".
Imagine the marvelous things God continues to accomplish in His unfolding plan of salvation as we entrust ourselves to Him with our obedient "Yes".
This is awesome Paul!
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