Mary's Special Visitor

Mary was a young woman who lived in a town called Nazareth. She was engaged to marry a kind man named Joseph.

One day, something AMAZING happened. An angel appeared to Mary! His name was Gabriel.

Mary was scared! She'd never seen an angel before!

'Don't be afraid, Mary,' Gabriel said. 'God is very happy with you! I have wonderful news. You're going to have a baby boy! You'll name Him Jesus. He will be great—the Son of the Most High God! He will be King forever!'

Mary was confused. 'But... how can I have a baby? I'm not even married yet!'

Gabriel explained, 'The Holy Spirit will make this happen. Your baby will be the Son of God! Nothing is impossible for God.'

Mary didn't fully understand, but she trusted God. She said, 'I am the Lord's servant. Let everything happen just as you said.'

Then the angel left.

Mary believed God's message, even though it seemed impossible. God can use anyone who says, 'Yes, Lord!'