- God’s greeting is personal and full of grace. God approaches us personally—not impersonally—and invites us to be seen, known, and welcomed.Belief is acknowledging who God is; that He’s real, powerful, sovereign, and good.
- God's favor is given, not earned. Mary had done nothing to earn favor. Favor is rooted in grace (charis), not achievement. It’s not a level-up, not a pass from problems, and not a reward—it’s a gift.We’re called to be faithful in the silence.
- You can be afraid and still favored. Mary was greatly troubled even while highly favored. God’s favor exposes our insecurities and unworthiness, yet it is meant to free us—not frighten us.
- Favor turns "impossible" to "I'm Possible". God’s presence transforms impossibility. The shift from “How can this be?” to “May your word be fulfilled” happens when we realize that the Great I AM makes us possible.
- Favor invites us into God-sized assignments. Favor isn’t about comfort—it’s a calling. It leads us into things that require faith, courage, and dependence on God. It should provoke a healthy “How can this be?” awe.
- Receiving God's favor requires redirecting our trust. The angel’s message ends where Mary’s journey begins: “The Lord is with you.” Favor isn’t activated by striving—it’s received by trust. To walk in favor, we must trust God’s presence, strength, and salvation.
- “Greetings, you who are highly favored!” — How difficult or easy is it for you to receive God’s greeting over your own life? Where in your life do you struggle to believe God’s favor is already present, and what would change if you truly received God’s greeting over you?
- Afraid but Still Favored — Why Do We Resist God’s Grace? What fears, insecurities, or past failures make God’s favor feel “impossible” for you to accept?
- Favored but Still Afraid — How Is God’s Favor Calling You Into the “Impossible”? What is one “How can this be?” area in your life right now—something that feels impossible unless God is in the center (“I AM”)?
- Comfort vs. Calling — What Are You Settling For? Where might you be settling for comfort instead of stepping into a God-sized calling that requires faith and risk?
- Redirecting Trust — Who or What Gets Your Trust First? In the areas where you feel fear or impossibility, what would it look like this week to redirect your trust back to God’s presence, strength, and salvation?
