Mary: The Humble Mother of Jesus

Mary – The Humble Mother of Jesus (Luke 1–2) Mary’s story begins in an ordinary village

called Nazareth. She was a young woman, living a quiet life, engaged to a carpenter

named Joseph. Nothing about her seemed extraordinary from the outside — she wasn’t wealthy,

powerful, or well-known. But God saw her heart, a heart full of

faith, purity, and willingness to follow Him no matter the cost.

One day, Mary was alone when the angel Gabriel appeared. His presence filled

the room with glory and light. “Greetings, favored one,” he said.

“The Lord is with you.” Mary was startled and unsure what the greeting meant. Seeing her fear,