Verse – Luke 1:30-33
But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.”

Bible Reflection – Luke 1:30-33 – Favor with God
Mary found favor with God. God chose Mary not because of anything she had done previously. Yes, she was a virgin but she wasn’t the only virgin around then. She wasn’t rich or from a royal background. She wasn’t viewed by her peers as anyone special. She simply found favor in God’s eyes and was chosen to conceive the Messiah.
When you look around you today, you may not think yourself worthy. You may think that you are nobody and do not deserve the grace or the favor of God. Well, that’s not for you to decide. You may think of yourself as an outcast, a thief, a murderer, or a sinner who can never be redeemed by God. But that could not be further from the truth.
God chooses those who find favor in His eyes and He uses them to accomplish his plans. Never give up on yourself. See yourself as a legitimate child of God and be pure in your heart and God can choose you for anything.

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Declaration
I humbly wait on you, Father. Let me find favor in your eyes. I avail myself to you. Use me for your purpose and I will follow you wherever you go.

Luke 1:30-33 questions for self reflection
- Mary found favor with God despite her ordinary background. How do you think God’s favor is different from the world’s definition of worthiness?
- What qualities do you think God looks for when He chooses someone for His plans?
- What steps can you take to embrace your identity as a legitimate child of God?
- What does being “pure in heart” mean to you, and how can you work toward that in your daily life?
- How can Mary’s story inspire you to encourage others who feel unworthy or overlooked?
Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for Your constant guidance and protection over my life. I am grateful for where You have brought me to this day.
Grant me the wisdom to discern Your plans for me and the grace to walk in them faithfully. Let me find favor in Your eyes, just as Mary did, and let me recognize and embrace the blessings and goodness You bestow upon my life.
Use me as an instrument for Your divine purpose, and grant me the strength and courage to work tirelessly for Your glory.
In Jesus’ name, I pray,
Amen.

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