1. Herod rejected God’s Gift
“I don’t want what God may want for me.”

Fear and ambition can keep us from receiving what God desires to give us.

2. Zachariah resisted God’s Gift
“God doesn’t want anything great for me”

Shame and low expectations can keep us from receiving what God desires to give us.

3. Mary received God’s Gift
“I want whatever God may want for me”

“Pattern” for receiving God’s gift:
a. Luke 1:26-34 - Wonder
b. Luke 1:35-38 - Surrender
c. Luke 1:39-45 - Experience

Pastor’s challenge

What might God be wanting to give you as a gift in this season and in the coming year?
How will you prepare to receive it?