This morning, Sunday November 23, 2014 Pastor David preached on the "Fires of Favor" from Luke 1: 28-30. Mary had plans and dreams but GOD interrupted her life. He never interrupts our life at a convenient season. Angel told her she was highly favored but not in the way Mary thought. There is always a test before triumph. Will you stand when you don't have the strength to stand.
Did Mary think this was favor?
- Pregnant out of wedlock without being with a man
- Had to tell Joseph
- Endure gossip and being an outcast
- Had to ride a donkey all the way to Bethlehem
- Had her baby in a barn
- Had to be on the run for 2 years

She was tenacious and did not quit. We now have a generation of quitters. No staying power.
Remember GOD chose you for the task. Need to take plan and keep walking.
Marys tests did not end there, saw her Son falsely accused, no where to lay his head, tried, crown of thorns, beaten, made to carry cross, crucified, side pierced, buried. Until the empty tomb and she saw GODS plan live again. Was in upper room when Holy Ghost came Acts 1:14. Stay with it till you get your Joy back Joel 2:25.

So tell yourself: I am digging in. If I can just stand one more time, fight one more fight!