In this morning service before Christmas Eve festivities, we continue to ponder where we see Amazing Grace in the Advent and Christmas scriptures. We think about what is often called the Annunciation, or the announcement by angels to Mary about the miraculous pregnancy she is about to experience. Her response is one of fear, joy and wonder! How do we respond to unexpected news or to things that look like scary challenges? How do we agree each day to bear love into a hurting world? And furthermore, Mary is given this honored role because the angel tells her that God “favors” her. What does that mean? How do we get God’s favor? What makes God point to a person and call them blessed? Maybe favor does not look like what we imagine. Maybe it is even better!
We are almost to Christmas! Join us on the journey!