Key PointsFaith begins when God speaks and we choose to trust what He says even when we cannot see what He is doing.Mary models true surrender by receiving an impossible assignment and responding with humility and obedience.Faith rejects fear and stands on the promises of God rather than emotions or circumstances.Faith is the means by which God empowers us to do what is humanly impossible through the Holy Spirit.Faith pleases God because it draws us near to Him and aligns our lives with His Word.Faith must be exercised in real areas of life such as forgiveness, reconciliation, obedience, and spiritual growth.Faith believes that God is present, active, and faithful even when our feelings, history, or habits say otherwise.Faith says yes to God without knowing the outcome and trusts Him with the results.Faith grows as we hear the Word of God, seek Him diligently, and rely on the Holy Spirit.Faith transforms us and the world around us when we submit to God with a servant’s heart.DiscussionWhat part of Mary’s response challenges you the most and why?Where do you feel God is asking you to walk by faith instead of relying on your own understanding?Which promise of God is hardest for you to believe right now and what makes it difficult?How do you usually respond when God asks you to do something that feels impossible?What habits, fears, or assumptions create barriers to exercising real faith in your daily life?When have you seen God meet you with strength or grace the moment you finally said yes?How would your relationships change if you applied faith to forgiveness, reconciliation, or love for difficult people?What is one step of faith you can take this week that aligns with God’s Word rather than your comfort?