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\u201cBut the angel said to her, \u2018Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.’\u201d -Luke 1:30<\/p>\n
What does it mean to be favored by God? How do we find favor (preference) with Him? In order to birth God\u2019s plans, we need to be people He can trust. Does God pick and choose His favorites to birth His plans on the earth? He is not a respecter of persons, but each of us is uniquely called to an assignment custom-tailored for us.<\/p>\n
The Bible says when we seek God with all of our hearts we will find Him. (Deut 4:29) It also says David was a man after God\u2019s own heart (1 Sam 13:14). When we incline our heart to God and seek after Him in righteousness and truth, God sees that He can entrust us with more. We may think that God calls and chooses His \u201cfavored.\u201d But the fact is we can choose to be favored.<\/p>\n
Mary, the mother of Jesus, found favor with God. But it was because of her worship and her attitude that God chose her. \u201cThe angel went to her and said, \u2018Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.’\u201d -Luke 1:28<\/p>\n
The first sign of God\u2019s favor is His presence. It is God\u2019s favor and presence on our lives that makes us more attractive to others, helping us to fulfill His assignments, and validating His will for us.<\/p>\n
The angel tells Mary the plan. She responds in obedience. \u201c\u2018I am the Lord\u2019s servant,\u2019 Mary answered. \u2018May your word to me be fulfilled.’\u201d Can you imagine how she must have felt? According to ancient history, Mary is said to be between 12 and 18 years old. She must have been terrified \u2013 but she responded in obedience and faith! She had a righteous, positive and God-honoring attitude.<\/p>\n
We know the nature of Mary\u2019s character because of the way she responds to God\u2019s assignment:<\/p>\n
Do you have the favor of God on your life? Have you responded positively to an assignment He has given you? May we all respond in obedience and faith as we receive God\u2019s plan and favor on our lives in order to birth God-given dreams.<\/p>\n
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