Let It Be

The twelfth and final studio album by The Beatles. Released May 8, 1970.

One of the most memorable songs of my childhood is the title song on this album, Let It Be.

It is mellow with a hymn-like quality.

This video explains its background.

And for a bit of variety, here is another of my favorite singers, John Denver, with his laidback acoustic version.

So what’s my point?

It has to do with acceptance, with the ability to let things we cannot control anyway play themselves out. It is part of the process of recovery and renewal.

It also connects with one of the bravest statements ever uttered by a human being. It was the bold statement of a young Jewish girl who lived over two thousand years ago.

She has just been informed that she will give birth to a son who will be the long awaited Messiah. Furthermore, she will conceive this child while remaining a virgin.

Consider the implications.

To be found pregnant outside of marriage at that time in history and within that culture very easily could have resulted in her being stoned to death. And yet, this is what she says to the Angel Gabriel, without first consulting any rabbis or parents.

And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.

Luke 1:38 (ESV)

Let it be according to the angel’s word sent from God.

She will accept this curveball to her life, and in so doing, become the mother of the most important individual in history.

I wonder what God has in mind for you and me.