BELIEVE

Lk 1:45 Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!”
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In reading Luke one night, I had noticed something about the way chapter one begins. He compares the birth announcement of John and Jesus back to back. It appears that he is comparing the different reactions of the people that are made a promise of the birth of their sons, as well as the background of the people that God chose to bless. It is interesting to me that it states that John and Elizabeth were descendants of Aaron and were both upright in the sight of God, observing all of His commandments (the Law). He states that Joseph is a descendant of David and that Mary has simply found favor with the Lord. Now let's take a look at their reaction to this news. Zechariah asked the angel, "how can I be sure of this? Mary asked, "how will this be? Zechariah did not believe what the angel had said to him and he was a priest before God that observed all of His laws. Mary only wanted to know how He was going to carry out His promise. She believed what the Lord had said would come to pass. She had Faith.
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Ro 3:21 But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify.
Ro 3:22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference,
Ro 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Ro 3:24 and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus
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If God has whispered a promise to your heart and you are not receiving it, for fear that you are not good enough. Please remember that Mary was not noted as righteous because of anything besides believing what the Lord had promised her. It had stated that the Lord had highly favored her. What does the word favor mean?
friendly regard shown toward another especially by a superior
approving consideration or attention, gracious kindness; also : an act of such kindness, effort in one's behalf or interest.
Do you see anything in there that says anything about anything that Mary has done to deserve this blessing? God knew Mary's heart and knew that she believed in His promises in her heart.

All we have to do is BELIEVE His promises in order to receive them. It is never too late to BELIEVE something the Lord has spoken to you. Make the choice to BELIEVE today.