“I am the Lord’s servant. May it be to me as you have said.” Now granted, Mary did not know all the trials that lay ahead, but she had to at least know the immediate repercussions of this unexpected announcement. And still, she chose obedience, without hesitation. In this season of advent, I am asking myself this question: When god brings me hard assignments, do I respond with such an accepting, obedient heart? With such trusting faith?