The Truth That Shakes: Mary’s Journey from Miracle to Doubt
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Introduction:
Faith is rarely neat. It’s not a one-time decision or a perfectly scripted journey—it’s raw, relentless, and often riddled with uncertainty. And when we look at Mary, the mother of Jesus, we see a faith that was tested long before the world recognized her as “blessed among women.”
Mary’s story is often romanticized, but the reality of her obedience was anything but easy. She said “yes” to God without knowing what it would cost her. She endured the whispers, the mockery, and the weight of carrying the Messiah in a world that saw her as nothing more than a scandal. Yet, her faith didn’t waver in the face of uncertainty—it endured—or did it?
This post isn’t just about Mary’s faith at the beginning; it’s about what it means to hold on, even when belief feels impossible. Because faith isn’t about starting strong—it’s about finishing well. And as we walk our own journeys—often misunderstood and ridiculed for our trust in Christ, Mary’s story challenges us to ask: Will we endure? Will we say “yes” to God, not just in the easy moments, but through every trial, every doubt, and every moment of weakness?
Let’s take a closer look at what it really means to have a faith that endures.
Faith Isn’t Just a One-Time Decision
Faith is not a single moment we point back to—it’s a continual surrender, a daily choosing of truth over comfort, obedience over convenience, and trust over fear. It’s a journey—a long, hard, messy, and sometimes painful journey.
And when we look at Mary, the mother of Jesus, we see that from the very beginning, her journey was one of enduring faith despite the mocking, the confusion, and the disbelief that surrounded her.
When we think of Mary, we often romanticize her willingness to say “yes” to God. But we forget that she didn’t know what she was signing up for. She didn’t have a roadmap, no detailed instructions for what it would cost her to bear the Son of God.
Can you imagine?
In a time when a woman’s purity was everything, Mary’s pregnancy before marriage made her a target for ridicule and scorn.
We know the story—how the angel told her she was favored by God, and how she responded with willing obedience. But what came after?
The ridicule, the whispers, the rejection. How many times did Mary wonder if this had all been a mistake? Did she question her own sanity when people laughed at her, mocked her, called her names? Did she ever question whether it was worth it to continue down this path?
Did she second guess when people laughed at Joseph? Called her other children names? Did her own children know and hate her for it? How long did it take for all to stop believing?
Mary didn’t have the convenience of today’s faith resources—no Bible app to scroll through, no YouTube videos to offer her comfort, no supportive faith communities to encourage her. No worship music or comments sections! She was on her own. A teenage girl.
In today’s world there’s a good chance Mary might’ve had an abortion.
She had to cling to the promises of God, relying on His word in the midst of a hostile world.
Can you imagine having that kind of faith?
And yet, even after all the miracles she witnessed—the angelic visitation, the virgin birth, the shepherds and the wise men—there were still moments of doubt. Even after seeing her Son heal the sick and raise the dead, there were still times when she didn’t believe.
Mark 3:21 tells us that Mary and her family thought Jesus had “lost His mind.” The Gospels show us that Mary, despite everything she saw, struggled to grasp the full reality of who Jesus was.
But that’s the truth of the Christian walk, isn’t it? It’s not just about beginning in faith; it’s about maintaining it.
Revelation 14:12 gives us a hard truth:
“Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus.”
The call isn’t just to start strong—it’s to finish strong, to keep holding on through the trials, the confusion, the pain, and even the ridicule. And if someone as close to Jesus as Mary could struggle with doubt, what does that mean for us?
This Resurrection Day, remember that the journey of faith didn’t start with the Apostles or the Disciples. It began with a teenage girl, who, in the face of immense pressure and mockery, said “Yes” to God. She didn’t know where this journey would lead, and she had no idea what the cost would be. But she walked the path with faith, imperfect and messy as it may have been.
Jesus didn’t promise us an easy road. He told us in Luke 9:23 to
“take up your cross daily and follow me.”
The Flight into Egypt, Giotto
Basilica di San Francesco, Lower Church, Giotto di Bondone, 1267-1337 | Fresco
And like Mary, we are called to endure—not because the road is always clear, but because we believe in the one who is leading us, John 10:27:
"My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me."
Faith isn’t a one-time decision; it’s a daily choice to pick up our cross, to follow Jesus, and to trust Him, even when we don’t understand.
Even when the world mocks us. Even when our faith falters.
So, the question isn’t just about the faith of a teenage girl. It’s about maintaining that faith, no matter the cost. Are you willing to endure? Are you willing to keep believing, even when you’re mocked or misunderstood?
Will you say “yes” to God, not just in the beginning, but all the way through—against all odds, against all doubt, and against all fear?
Mary’s journey was not perfect, but it was real. And so is ours.
Like her, we are called to say “yes” to God’s calling, to walk the path of faith, even when we don’t have all the answers. Especially when we don’t have all the answers. It’s not about having it all figured out. It’s about holding on to the truth that He who has called us, Is Faithful. And He will lead us through.
So, are you ready to endure; can you walk the road of faith, with all the doubt, confusion, and ridicule along the way?
Hint: Yes! You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you!
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