New Highland Baptist Church Podcast

PART 3 OF ADVENT SERIES “PREPARING THE WAY” WHAT IS FAVOR? Favor is God’s GRACE poured out on us for the sake of others. • Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. (Luke 1:30, NIV) • But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? (Luke 1:43, NIV) WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF GOD’S GRACE? • To give God glory – Luke 1:46 • To reach the generations – Luke 1:50 WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO? 1. Be intentional: Each day for the next ten days, REFLECT on God’s blessings in your life. 2. THANK others who have shown you favor. 3. Find three intentional ways to be a CHANNEL of grace to others.