It is one of humanity’s weaknesses that we desire acclaim and popularity with people. At times individuals will go to enormous lengths to obtain fame, even if it is fleeting. Perhaps it is because we are social beings and we crave the approval and recognition of others. Nevertheless, society often measures people’s status or value based on how much others think of them.
Mary was a teenaged, uneducated, peasant girl who lived in the insignificant village of Nazareth, in the insignificant region of Palestine. No one but her small family and a few friends knew who she was. If it were not for her divine calling, no one today would have ever heard of her. From the world’s perspective, she was a nobody.
But that was not heaven’s perspective. For incredibly, this humble girl from Nazareth had found favor with almighty God. All of heaven knew the pleasure that God found with Mary. It was not because she was wealthy or commanded large armies or that she was brilliant. God saw her heart and was pleased with her faith in Him.
How does heaven see you? You might not lead a large organization or have millions of followers on social media, but God knows you. What does He think?