When the person you love tells you to do something, you do it without question. 

Why? Complete surrender to their authority. We don't realize it, but love guides us to do it when told. 

Is your love for God guiding you today? If not, return to your first love. Only then can Christ manifest in our lives. 

Surrender like Mary for Christ to manifest. 

When the angel of God came to Mary and told her the good news of the birth of Jesus, how did Mary react? 

1. She immediately surrendered herself to God's will. Like an ox under the yoke, she gave her body for God's word to manifest. (Luke 1:38)

2. Her soul magnified God (vs 46).

3. Her spirit rejoiced (vs 47).

4. She humbles herself by acknowledging her unworthiness (vs 48).

5. She goes on to glorify God for who He is! (vs 49-55).

Forget about the past or the last hour, and revive your relationship with God. Repent, and He will forget all so He can manifest Christ in you. 

Surrender to receive the joy of the Lord as Mary did. The moment she submitted by faith, she lit up with the praise and glory of God. Mary stayed faithful till Christ manifested in and through her. 

May the word of God manifest in and through us daily for His glory. Maranatha, praise God, and Amen.