Prepared to Be God's Vessel : How God Can Use an Obedient Life to Bless Others

Mary was a simple, ordinary woman who was chosen by God for the extraordinary. Why would God choose this peasant girl and entrust her with the raising of our Savior? What can we learn from her life?

When we look at Mary's life from our limited perspective, we may see an ordinary girl living a simple life. God, however, saw a pure heart that was ready to obey Him. Henry Blackaby and his daughter Carrie Webb Blackaby show through the life of Mary how God can use anyone - regardless of stature or abilities-if their hearts are fully committed to Him.

Henry Blackaby is the author of over a dozen books, including the best-selling Experiencing God Bible studies. Dr. Blackaby is a graduate of the University of British Columbia. He has a Th.M. degree from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, has received four honorary doctorate degrees, and is the president of Henry Blackaby Ministries. Dr. Blackaby and his wife have five married children, all serving in Christian ministry. They are blessed with fourteen grandchildren. Carrie Blackaby Webb is the youngest child of Henry and Marilynn Blackaby. Carrie has worked on staff in several different churches in the areas of music and worship, children's ministry, and youth work. She and her husband, Wendell, are currently serving as career missionaries in Germany, as team leaders and strategy coordinators for the Hochsauerland region. They have 2 children; Elizabeth and Joshua.