Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be.
Mary at that time was feeling afraid: as could be detected when the angel told her that there isn't a need to be so. Yet, this is different from Zechariah's reaction; he expresses fear and doubt whereas all Mary expresses was sort of like a disbelief, similar to Zechariah; for she was a virgin and do not understand how she can conceive at that time.
"I am the Lord's servant", Mary answred. "May it be to me according to your word."
Her reaction from Zechariah's again is totally different. Instead of questioning such possibility, she accepts the news from the angel. She chose to be obedient to God and places her faith in God and His word instead of questioning further. Her question was not of doubt, but more of wanting to gain an understanding; for by nature, only through sexual intercourse does one conceieve. Although she would have a good future with Joseph, she trusts the Lord enough not to worry about Joseph. Her initial obedience to God was even bigger than her concerns on what may happen if Joseph found out. She just accepts God's will in this time of her life just as it is.
Her faith, is bigger than her situation... amazing....
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