Luke 1:28 · KJV
"And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women."
King James Version
What does Luke 1:28 mean? →Passage Context
Devotional Reflection
Wow! This is such a well-known, emotional sentence. An angel goes to Nazareth to see a young woman who is about to get married and talk to her. Before she hears the news that will change history, she is told, "The Lord is with you." This will be truer than she could have imagined.
Prayer
I've sung this prayer to you many times, O God: "Lord, be with me; I am unable to survive without Thee. I can't bear to go it alone for even one step." Father, I need your constant presence to meet life's challenges. I am grateful to wake up each day knowing that you will support me, just as you have done for your children throughout the ages. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
Wow! This is such a well-known, emotional sentence. An angel goes to Nazareth to see a young woman who is about to get married and talk to her. Before she hears the news that will change history, she is told, "The Lord is with you." This will be truer than she could have imagined.
Prayer
I've asked you, O God, many times: "Lord, be with me. I can't live without you. I can't stand to take even one step by myself." Father, I need you to be with me always so I can face life's challenges. As you've always been there for your children, I'm glad to know that I won't have to face each day alone. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
Reflection Questions
How do you respond to unexpected blessings?
What does being 'highly favored' mean for you personally?
When have you felt a divine presence in your life?
Life Application
Embrace the unexpected blessings in your life as signs of God’s favor.
Acknowledge your value in God's eyes and share that with others.
People in This Verse
The mother of Jesus, known for her faith and obedience to God's will. She is revered for her role in the birth of the Messiah and is a central figure in Christianity.
First appearance: Matthew 1:18
Places in This Verse
A small town in Galilee, known as the childhood home of Jesus and a place of significant biblical events.
Connection to Jesus
The angel's greeting to Mary emphasizes her favored status and the divine presence with her, reflecting the theme of God's favor found in the Gospel.
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