"Let it Be" - Sermon

Grand Lake Church

Read Luke 1: 26-38.

1. Where and to whom did God send the angel Gabriel to announce the

coming Christ child? What is significant about the person and place

God chose?

2. Why was Mary “greatly troubled”?

3. What does it mean to “find favor with God”?

4. Has God ever called you to something that left you “greatly troubled”?

If so, what was it?

5. Mary’s reactions range from fear to confusion to acceptance (see

v. 29, 34 & 38). Can you relate to her reactions? Why/why not?

6. Read verse 37. What does this mean to you? How might this be a

source of hope in uncertain times?

7. Read verse 38. Can you relate to Mary’s response? Why/why not?

8. How might our lives look different if we simply “let it be” as Mary

does? What does it mean to “Let it be to me according to your

word.”?

9. What are some promises in the Bible that you need to remind yourself

of and embrace more often?

10. How can you share the Good News of God’s promises with others and

help them to trust in these promises?

Prayer for the Week:

Gracious and Loving God, we confess that we are often troubled and

confused, much like Mary was at first. Please help us to also be like Mary

in moving quickly to acceptance, trusting in your promises and the power

of your Word. Remind us daily of your incredible love, mercy and grace.

Help us to embrace all the plans you have for us and empower us to help

others do the same. Remind us that everybody needs a little Jesus, and as

His followers, we are the messengers you have chosen to bring Good

News to the world. Let it be to us according to your word. We pray all of

this in the precious, holy and strong name of Jesus, who lives and reigns

with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. Amen.