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    Luke 1:38 — Verse of the Day

    Catholic Bible verse for , with the meaning of Luke 1:38, a prayer, and the chapter in context.

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    Theme: Surrender

    “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.”

    — Luke 1:38

    Meaning of Luke 1:38

    Luke 1:38 is Mary's yes: let it be to me according to your word. Surrender is not passivity. It is consent to God's word when your own plan was neater.

    A prayer with Luke 1:38

    Lord, I am your servant. Let it be done to me according to your word, especially where I wanted a different script. Amen.

    Where Luke 1:38 sits in Scripture

    Luke tells the story of Jesus with attention to prayer, the poor, and the people others overlook. A verse from Luke belongs to that narrative. On Thursday, November 26, 2026, Luke 1:38 is the verse set aside for prayer. The chapter stays open so the sentence is not lifted out of its place.

    Read Luke 1:38 in the chapter on Catholic Bible Online.

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    Questions about Luke 1:38

    What is Mary consenting to in Luke 1:38?

    November 26, 2026, in Advent's approach, gives Luke 1:38: behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word. Mary's yes is consent to God's word when her own plan was different. Surrender is not passivity.

    Does 'let it be' mean I should accept every circumstance as God's will?

    It means accepting God's word, not baptizing every event. Mary's fiat answers the angel, not chaos in general. Discern his word, then consent to it.

    Where do I need a fiat today?

    Name the script you wanted and the word God is actually giving, in duty, mercy, or patience. Pray Luke 1:38 over that gap, and say yes to his word.