Mary: A Woman of the Word

Luke 1:46-55 records for us Mary's beautiful prayer of thanksgiving to God. In it, she referenced Old Testament scriptures and stories more than a dozen times! This is striking when you consider that Mary was uneducated and likely illiterate. She was not able to read the Scriptures for herself - rather, she listened. And it's obvious that she listened intently, hiding the words of Scripture in her heart. 

If we want to be godly women who can be used God, we must never underestimate the value of God's Word in our lives. Not only do the Scriptures convict us, encourage us, and direct us - they also equip us to pour into the lives of those around us. The more we know the Word of God, the more we can share the word of God. 

Application Questions:

• Do I love the Word of God?
• Do I read it, memorize it, meditate on it, and share it with others?
• Do I apply the Word to everyday, real-life situations? 

If you need to make a fresh commitment to the Word of God, here are some easy steps to get you started:

• Set aside 15-30 minutes a day just to read Scripture. It's ideal to begin in the morning, but find a time when you can focus your energy on studying God's Word. 
• Use the Bible app to find a reading plan. You can also do a shared reading plan where you do it with a friend and discuss what you got out of the devotional each day. Plans vary from 3 days to 6 months!
• Use the Bible app (or the Bible.Is app by Faith Comes By Hearing) to listen to the Bible while you're running errands or on your way to work! 
• Commit to Scripture memory - if a verse a week seems intimidating, pick a monthly verse! ​