"A Thrill of Hope: Fall on Your Knees" | Luke 1:26-56 | Advent SeriesIn this message, part of our "A Thrill of Hope" Advent series, we experience the greatest announcement ever given—when the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary. Some news is so life-altering that it stops you in your tracks. You don't jump into problem-solving mode or make lists—you just stand there, wide-eyed and listening. Mary heard, "Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!" But that greeting was terrifying. If the Lord is with us, He knows our sinfulness, our brokenness, our hidden thoughts. How could "the Lord is with you" possibly be good news?🎯 Maybe you've been rushing through Advent without pausing in wonder and awe...🎯 Maybe the phrase "the Lord is with you" feels more frightening than comforting...🎯 Maybe it's time to fall on your knees and hear the angel voices—you have found favor with God.🗝️ Key Takeaways:✔️ Mary's question "How will this be?" is faith, not doubt—she's listening with wonder.✔️ "The Lord is with you" is good news because God chose Mary (and us!) despite our brokenness.✔️ Mary's response teaches us to wait on Jesus: "Let it be to me according to your word."📖 Main Scripture:Luke 1:26-56 (The Annunciation and Mary's Magnificat)Luke 1:37 (Nothing will be impossible with God)#advent #ChristianSermon #OHolyNight #Luke1 #Annunciation #MaryMagnificat #Christmas #ChristianFaith #AdventSermon #FallOnYourKnees