A Holy Vessel for a Holy God For a God who is perfectly holy, it is fitting that the vessel He chose — Mother Mary — would be made perfectly holy too. The Ark of the Old Covenant was made of pure gold because it carried God’s presence ( Exodus 25:11 ). How much more should Mary, the living Ark who carried Christ Himself, be pure? Jesus Chose and Prepared His Mother Jesus is the only one who chose and created His own mother. As God, He could do no less than prepare a worthy dwelling for the Incarnation. From the first moment of her conception, He preserved her from sin by the grace of His future Cross. God Prepared a Dwelling Just as we prepare a clean, beautiful place to welcome an honoured guest, God prepared Mary’s body and soul to receive His Son in the Holy Spirit. She is the “new Eve” and the new Temple — a living tabernacle. From Old Covenant to New Covenant Originally, God created humans in His own image and likeness ( Genesis 1:26-27 ). But the fall separated us from Him. When ...