Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary. And having come in, the angel said to her, "Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!" But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. 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 . He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end." Then Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I do not know a man?" And the angel answered and said to her, " The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.
Luke 1:26-35 NKJV
• God's favor is scary sometimes. Mary was called favored but then told her she'd be pregnant out if wedlock from someone other than her fianceé which in those times could be seen as disgraceful.
• God's favor can seem impossible. Mary had never had sex but it was prophesied that she would give birth.
• There are no complicated answers for God's favor because it's always the Holy Spirit.
• You are favored, but you will have to go through things.
Then Mary said, "Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word." And the angel departed from her.
Luke 1:38 NKJV
• Faith in the site of impossibility.
• Zacharias response was different.
But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. And Zacharias said to the angel, "How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is well advanced in years." But behold, you will be mute and not able to speak until the day these things take place, because you did not believe my words which will be fulfilled in their own time."
Luke 1:13, 18-18, 20 NKJV
When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. So they were all amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, "Whatever could this mean?" Others mocking said, "They are full of new wine."
Acts 2:1-4, 12-13 NKJV
• The Holy Spirit brings events that can't be explained and may look crazy to others who don't know Him and have not received.
Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple; who, seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked for alms. And fixing his eyes on him, with John, Peter said, "Look at us." So he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them. Then Peter said, "Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk." And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them—walking, leaping, and praising God.
Acts 3:1-8 NKJV
• Oftentimes we are looking for a quick fix but God has something more
• Once you receive everyone in service should know that He has moved in your life
• This man was crippled from birth, but God's power manifested something that would take a lifetime to do.
And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—
John 14:16 NKJV
• Jesus left the Holy Spirit to abide in us
Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?
I Corinthians 3:16 NKJV
• You have to move to activate what's already in you.
Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
II Timothy 1:6 NKJV
I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
Matthew 3:11 NKJV
• Fire consumes everything it touches, it spreads. If nothing changes when you touch it, then maybe you haven't activated the power at work within you.
- El Shaddai (Lord God Almighty)
- El Elyon (The Most High God)
- Adonai (Lord, Master)
- Yahweh (Lord, Jehovah)
- Jehovah Nissi (The Lord My Banner)
- Jehovah Raah (The Lord My Shepherd)
- Jehovah Rapha (The Lord That Heals)
- Jehovah Shammah (The Lord Is There)
- Jehovah Tsidkenu (The Lord Our Righteousness)
- Jehovah Mekoddishkem (The Lord Who Sanctifies You)
- El Olam (The Everlasting God)
- Elohim (God)
- Qanna (Jealous)
- Jehovah Jireh (The Lord Will Provide)
- Jehovah Shalom (The Lord Is Peace)
- Jehovah Sabaoth (The Lord of Hosts)
Until we rock again,
🤘 P E A C E, L 💚 V E, & R⚡P S T⚡X 🤘
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🤘 P E A C E, L 💚 V E, & R⚡P S T⚡X 🤘
-Pound Pro Jenny
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