God's Favor

May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us - Psalm 90:17.

God's favor for Mary 

The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary who was betrothed to Joseph and announced that she would give birth to Jesus, the "Son of the Most High". Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus - Luke 1:30,31.

God's favor for Shepherds to be the first to hear about the birth of Christ 

And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord - Luke 2:9-11.

God's favor for the three wisemen to be led by the star

Behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy - Mathew 2:9,10.

May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace - Numbers 6:26.

                                                           

PRAYER: Dear Lord, May Your favor rest on us. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen