Mary traveled nearly 90 miles from Nazareth to Bethlehem, pregnant, uncomfortable, unsure, and likely afraid. Yet she moved forward because she trusted God, who had called her to do it. As parents, teachers, and believers, obedience often looks like walking through seasons where we cannot see the full path—caring for our families, making hard decisions, or stepping into unfamiliar roles. Mary’s story reminds us that obedience is not about having clarity; it is about having trust. God’s presence goes before us just as it went before her on that long road to Bethlehem.

I pray that as you start this week, you would look to Mary’s heart and be willing to obey even when the path is unclear. Be willing to trust God’s guidance and rest in His presence in every unknown.