You who are highly favored

Luke 1:28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”

Today’s verses are about the scene where angel Gabriel came and talked to Mary who pledged to be married to a man named Joseph.(1:26-27)

Jesus is God, but had to be born as a weak human being for the salvation of humanity.

He shouldn’t have the blood of sinners, he must be conceived by the Holy Spirit. And he had to be born from a woman in order to become a human.

God chose a holy woman to conceive holy baby Jesus. God chose a woman who obeys God’s will. (Lk 1:38) He chose a woman of patience who can endure the suffering of Jesus’ cross together. (Lk 2:35)

The chosen Mary was used preciously by God as a tool of life to conceive Jesus.

We also need to have the same character like Mary so that we can be the tools of life to preach Jesus who has come as a Savior.

Shalom and God bless!