S1E13: What WORD has God Given You for the Year Ahead?

There was a lot Mary had to take in and process when the Angel Gabriel showed up with a Word from God. This encounter with a heavenly messenger was far from a normal experience for her. In the Bible, we don’t find Mary ever praying for or pursuing an angelic experience. On the contrary, the Bible tells us that quite unexpectedly . . .  † [The angel] came to her and said, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.” Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭28‬-‭30‬ ‭NRSV‬‬ The Angel Gabriel was sent to deliver a Word from God to Mary. But having never seen such an angelic sight in her life, the young teenager was in no condition to receive this Word from God. She was scared, confused and disturbed. Her mind was racing trying to figure out what this angel could possibly mean. What did the angel do? He calmed Mary’s fears by telling her the Lord was with her, and that she had found favor with God. This set the stage for what the Angel Gabriel was about to say next to Mary; the most important Word from God that would not only change Mary’s life forever, but also that of the entire world! What was this Word from God that the Angel Gabriel gave Mary to hold on to for the next year of her life, if not more? What can we learn from Mary’s encounter about the value of having a Word from God to hold on to in the year ahead? Take a listen and find out! You can also READ the FULL article here at https://yanceyvaldez.com/what-word-has-god-given-you-to-hold-unto-in-the-year-ahead/.Send us Fan MailSupport the showDid you like what you heard today?For more information about this podcast, episodes, and ways to support it, check out our website at https://DeepenYourFaithRenewYourLife.com.Consider also partnering with us, with a PREMIUM CONTENT monthly subscription. It’s real easy through our Buzzsprout link at https://deepenyourfaithrenewyourlife.buzzsprout.com . You’ll get bonus episodes we have specifically set apart for our supporting subscribers.Any positive ratings, kind words in the comments section, or sharing this podcast with friends and loved ones are also great ways to show our support! Find us on… Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DeepenYourFaithRenewYourLife/ X at https://twitter.com/yanceyvaldez LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/yancey-valdez-35793311b/  Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/yanceyvaldez/ This podcast is produced and hosted by Yancey Valdez. Cover art by Yancey Valdez. Copyright © 2024 by Yancey Valdez. All rights reserved.