Most of us have seen the movie: A Christmas Story in which in the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher and Santa that a Red Ryder BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift. In this three-part message series entitled “The Real Christmas Story”, Pastor Tom Cogle helps us understand what it means to have God’s favor and how to walk in the grace that comes along with it.
Series: The Real Christmas Story
Today: Highly Favored
Text: Luke 1:26-28, 30, 34-37
Pastor Tom Cogle
Sunday, December 5, 2021
1. DOES GOD HAVE FAVORITES?
Some of God’s favorites in His Word:
Abraham, Jacob, Daniel
Ruth, Esther, Hannah
Mary, the mother of Jesus
Yes – all of His children are His Favorite!
You can have more than one favorite!
2. WHAT IS FAVOR?
“Favor” in Greek is “charis”, which means “grace.”
How do you find grace/favor?
You find favor/grace with God by believing through faith.
3. WHAT IS FAITH?
Faith is believing. Mary believed the angel.
As Christ-followers, we are highly favored of God because when our God favors someone, they are highly favored.