Luke 1:21 - 38

While Elizabeth, Zecharias' wife, hides the fact of her pregnancy for five months another visit is made by the angel Gabriel to the land of Israel.  This time he brings news of a coming birth to another unsuspecting candidate.  Instead of a barren older woman, he carries news to an unwed young woman.  Mary is stated to have found favor with God; He has chosen her to give birth to the One who will be called the Son of the Highest.  The physical impossibilities will be no difficulty for God, Who makes all things possible.  Mary, overwhelmed at the thought, submits herself to God's plan for her life.