Giving Birth

Ezekiel 45-46; Luke 1 

“…’Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you…Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son and you are to give him the name Jesus.’”

Luke 1:28, 30, 31

Mary was a teenager when the angel Gabriel spoke to her and declared God’s favor and presence were with her. When God’s favor and presence are with us, we, too, will birth new expressions of God’s kingdom. The kingdom of God is righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17), and this kingdom is within us. Mary’s communion with God can be our experience as well.

Have we sensed God’s pleasure in his relationship with us?

When we enjoy the favor of God, he shares his kingdom-mission with us and we, too, have the privilege of participating in his purposes being accomplished on earth as it is in heaven.

Are we ready and willing to birth new expressions of God’s kingdom-mission?

“Lord Jesus, you are my life. Birth your life in and through me for your glory.”