Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God as something to be exploited. Instead he emptied himself by assuming the form of a servant. —Philippians 2:6–7
Very little is said of Mary after the birth of Jesus. Apparently, she was content to be identified as Jesus’ mother. She was satisfied to be in the background, not well known herself but making Him known.
The angelic messenger had said of her son, “He will be great” (Luke 1:32). Mary didn’t see herself as worthy of God’s favor: “He has looked with favor on the humble condition of his servant” (v. 48). Here was a woman who realized, “It’s not about me; it’s all about Him.”
Women don’t always get a lot of strokes for being wives and moms faithfully caring for their families. Culture presses women to do something worthwhile. Even our own hearts long for appreciation for the sacrifices we make. But counter to culture’s pressure, the woman God uses is humble; she follows in the steps of Jesus who “emptied himself by assuming the form of a servant” (Phil. 2:7).
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Portrait of a Woman Used by God: Lessons from the Life of Mary of Nazareth
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Scripture taken from The CSB
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