Without Regard

Zechariah questioned the angel’s
Good news: “Whereby shall I know this?”
Because, practically, those loins were dead.
He was struck dumb.

Mary questioned the angel’s
Good news: “How shall this be?”
Because, practically, those loins had not yet lived.
She was answered.

Don’t hide behind some easy explanation
Like she had faith and he didn’t. In the text,
They ask the same question, with the same objection:
“Pardon me? Physically, this won’t work.”

Enter in to the uncertainty of dealing with a God
Who works his purposes without regard
For our understanding or approval.
He’ll deal with you as he will.