You are Highly Favored

“Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Luke 1: 28

As the angel Gabriel spoke those words to Mary, she was greatly troubled and wondered what kind of greeting it could be. Gabriel assured her not to be afraid, because she had found favor with God.

As we are fixing to enter December and the Christmas holidays, take a moment and put yourself in the position of Mary. Would you have been afraid? What would you have thought about the encounter? About the message?

Now come to present day and hear God quietly whisper to you, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! I am with you.”

Just as God revealed Himself to Mary, He reveals Himself to you today. God is with you, Immanuel! Think about it, the Christ Child was born, and lived on earth. He was crucified and raised from the dead to be taken back to His heavenly home all so He could be with you, live in you, and be your Friend.

Hallelujah, YES, you are highly favored!