God's Favor

From now until Christmas I'm memorizing 12 scriptures that point to the glory of the season. Jesus Christ. To start from the beginning click here.

"12 Days of Christmas Scripture Memory"

Day 8: Luke 1:30

"The angel said to her,
'Do not be afraid, Mary;
 for you have found favor with God.' "

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Wow! Can you imagine an angel appearing in your room and saying.
"Hey, you don't have to be afraid because God favors you?"
CRAZY!

The Greek word used here is χάρις (charis)it means 

grace, good will, loving-kindness, favour

~of the merciful kindness by which God, exerting his holy influence upon souls, turns them to Christ, keeps, strengthens, increases them in Christian faith, knowledge, affection, and kindles them to the exercise of the Christian virtues~

Again, WOW!

God exerted his holy influence upon Mary. Turning her to Himself.
Keeping her,
Strengthening her,
And increasing her faith.

You want to know something?
We are given this same grace and favour. 

So live today with the knowledge that
God will keep you
God will strengthen you.
God will increase your faith.