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    Advent: Day Three

    The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! ‘The Lord is with you.” Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be.  But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.” Luke 1:28-30 Have you ever encountered God where the message was not exhilarating but was confusing or even alarming?  Have you ever question God at that moment? Both Mary and her ancestor, King David, experienced the uncertainties and joys of following God.  Psalm 27 says this, ” he Lord is my light and my salvation— whom should I fear? The Lord is the…