Week 27 - The Journey Day 6
"And coming to her, he said, "Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you."" Luke 1:28
"And coming to her, he said, "Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you."" Luke 1:28
Rejoice, full of grace. I like clear and concise answers and God gives them but not in ways we expect. Favored one, full of grace are not the same, at least not clearly. This pondering draws us into the heart of God, causes us to seek His will and join the journey that leads to Heaven were all are full of grace, all are favored.
The angel Gabriel had been watching and waiting as well for this time when Jesus would enter in. He watched as Mary, repeatedly responded with yes to God, each step bringing more and more grace into her life, a life that was immaculately conceived. Gabriel was exuberant when he greeted Mary, he knew God's plan of reuniting man with God, and Mary is the highly favored one. Rejoice is the meaning of hail, he was elated.
God's favor falls upon those who do His will, who respond to His voice. "But Noah found favor with the Lord." Genesis 6:8. Noah's yes to building the ark, brings about His plan. All these images that God paints over time are His way of revealing truth and drawing us ever closer to Him. Release His favor in your life with small steps each day by saying yes.
What is God saying to me?
Dear Father, we begin another week sitting at Your feet listening to Your voice, You are at work in our lives and the stillness and quiet of the morning allows us to hear. I see the grace You are pouring out and I see the response of yes to You brings about peace in our lives. The world continues to spew its hate and You continue to combat it with love. Our listening and responding is the peace that our hearts long for. Prayers for a safe week as many travel to be with family, may we not forget that even in the chaos of this world we are still well cared for, lots to be thankful for. Amen.
Mary, Queen of Heaven, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Terror of Demons, Pray for us.
Viva Cristo Rey
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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