Poverty, humility, hopelessness; as I ministered to the people of Pakistan, my heart grieved. They have so little, yet are so thankful to receive a simple prayer and a few scriptures. With each scripture read to them, their countenance began to light up. The Word of God working in the poorest of poor. They have so little materially yet appreciate so much.
The response of their heart causes one to think, “Have I grown accustom to so much that a cup of cold water is not producing gratitude within me?” “Do I have so much, yet appreciate so little?”
Lord, teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Lord, create in us a desire for the simple gospel and cause our hearts to yearn for You alone. Lord, give us an eternal perspective and a moment-by-moment gratitude in our heart for all we have.
She was overshadowed by the power of God. The angel Gabriel visited this young virgin girl and delivered a heavenly message that would forever change her life.