Besides the Lord Jesus Christ, Mary is probably the best-known individual from the Christmas story. Mary was a young virgin probably 13-15 at the time and was visited by the angel Gabriel at a time of God’s choosing. Mary was shocked and stunned at the angel’s announcement but, in the end, submissive to and willing to follow God’s plan. Are we like Mary when God speaks to us. Today’s message speaks of three characteristics of Godliness exhibited in Mary’s life that should be a part of our lives.