We are living as favored people…a favored church. As we look back to what we learned from Isaiah, we realize we have a choice. We must live in this favor by repenting and turning towards Him, moving deeper in our relationship with God. Accepting the responsibility to be ambassadors of God's kingdom everywhere we go…at home, at work, in our neighborhoods. God's favor isn't about making our lives easier. It's about making our lives count for something greater than ourselves. May we, like Mary, have the courage to say "yes" to God's favor, whatever it may bring.