Luke 1:26-38 What a Surprise! (Edstrom)
Mary was frightened by what she saw and by the words she heard and she was also very surprised. The angel, Gabriel, told her, "Don’t be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God" (1:30). That means that God was pleased with Mary and had chosen her to be the mother of our Lord. So the baby, Jesus, was born and we celebrate his birthday because he was sent by God to surprise us and fill us with his love.