(Luke 1 v 38)
God is seemingly happy with dialogue
We see this with Moses
When he reasons regarding Israel’s fate
And with Abraham
With regard to Sodom
The psalms and prophets are full of times where clearly there has been a discussion.
Job, perhaps, is another that springs to mind
With long discourses
As he reasons about his state with the Almighty.
What is so stark about Mary’s dialogue with the angel is it’s brevity.
Her prepared heart offered no long debate
Lengthy questioning
Or analysis.
In the end, after a single question of wonder
Came the response
“Yes, I see it all now: I'm the Lord's maid, ready to serve.
Let it be with me just as you say”. (The Message)
In other words, simply
“Yes”.
Here, at the point at which God was about to initiate the greatest work
It took only a simple trusting word, and it was done.
If Christ is to be formed in us, it means us saying
“Yes”, too.
Yes to the Holy Spirit
Yes to those in need.