The favor I have been shown

There are only nine (9) days before Christmas. It is going to be busy and hectic and tiring but, I also hope fun and full of laughter and excitement. We have most everything purchased, I think. We still have little things to get done; there will be class parties and get-togethers here and there, but, that is all part of the fun and excitement of the season.

And, there is always that unexpected gift that I in no way deserve, which is most any gift actually. But, you know the one (1) I mean, the gift that someone you didn't expect to give you anything gives you. Or, the gift that you would NEVER buy for yourself but someone buys it for you. I don't know about you but I have certainly been shown a lot of favor in my life.

Today's word is Luke 1:30, NIV, which reads, "But the angel said to her, 'Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with GOD.'"

Mary found favor with GOD. She was chosen to be the earthly mother of the SAVIOR of the world. I could NEVER imagine what must have gone through her mind. I could NEVER imagine what she must have felt. I could NEVER imagine how humbling this must have been. But, I, too, have certainly found favor with GOD - He sent the SAVIOR for me!

There will be lots of moments through the Christmas season that will surprise me. However, nothing surprises me more than the fact that over 2,000 years ago, GOD chose to come to this world, to take on my sins, so that I could live forever with Him. I am greatly humbled by the favor I have been shown.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T