The verb 'highly favored' (Luke 1:28) is the same as 'made us accepted' in Ephesians 1:6, referring to all of God's children. All true believers have been 'highly graced' by the Lord.
Charles SpurgeonTo wash and dress a corpse is a far different thing from making it alive: Man can do the one--God alone can do the other.
Charles SpurgeonAs the rain soaks into the ground, so pray the Lord to let his gospel soak into your soul.
Charles SpurgeonIf the devil never roars, the Church will never sing! God is not doing much if the devil is not awake and busy. Depend upon it: a working Christ makes a raging devil! When you hear ill reports, cruel speeches, threats, taunts and the like, believe that the Lord is among His people and is working gloriously.
Charles Spurgeon