Good day dear friends.
We continue to proclaim the presence of Jesus in our lives and He as God in our lives. Here is our study guide for The Truth About the Da Vinci Code:
Thursday: In the Gospel of Luke 1:26-38, we find there the declaration from the angel Gabriel to Mary. As he describes Jesus and Who He is to be, make that list be real to you and your life. If you’ve never had an encounter with Him as Lord and Savior, today may be that day when you ask Jesus to enter your life and to be the One to Whom you commit your life so that you find meaning and purpose for yourself and close family and friends.
Here is the passage from Luke 1: 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, "Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you." 29 But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. 30 The angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. 33 He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end." 34 Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I am a virgin?" 35 The angel said to her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God. 36 And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month for her who was said to be barren. 37 For nothing will be impossible with God." 38 Then Mary said, "Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word." Then the angel departed from her.
Here's my list:
1. The favor of God is with those who obey and trust Him.
2. Jesus will be great.
3. Jesus will be called the Son of the Most High.
4. Jesus will receive the throne of his ancestor David.
5. Jesus will reign over the house of Jacob forever.
6. Jesus' kingdom will know no end.
7. The Holy Spirit can do anything, even those not explainable.
8. Jesus will be holy.
9. Jesus will be called the Son of God.
10. Even in the lives of those thought to be barren will be fruitful.
11. Nothing is impossible for God.
The encounter with the angel was an encoumter with the Most High. Mary, though as young as we believe her to be, had the faith to trust God and all that God offered to her for her life. Her willingness to be the mother of Jesus allowed Jesus to be born and to come as our Lord and Savior.
The invitation to us continues to be to trust God like never before. God offered His Son Jesus to be our Lord and Savior and through our asking, Jesus can be all these things and more for our lives.
As the study guide asks, if you've never had this encounter with Jesus, today is the right time, the perfect time to ask the Lord to come in and to live and reign in your life.
PRAYER: Come, Lord Jesus, into my heart. Be Lord and Savior of my life. Turn me away from sin and death onto the path of everlasting life. Come, Holy Spirit, and guide me to paths of faithfulness. I ask these things in Christ Jesus' name. Amen.
Have a great and blessed day!
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