Luke 1:26-38

Luke 1:26-38 describes the Annunciation, where the Angel Gabriel visits Mary in Nazareth to announce that she will conceive Jesus, the Son of God, through the Holy Spirit. Mary is initially troubled but ultimately responds with faith, accepting her role as the "handmaid of the Lord." This passage highlights themes of divine intervention, faith, and the significance of Mary's willingness to fulfill God's plan, marking the beginning of the Christian belief in the incarnation of Christ. It underscores the transformative moment when the divine interacts with the human world, leading to the birth of Jesus.