Our Scripture reading today is Luke 1:30-33.
 
Verse 32, "He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:"
 
Mary was given quite the message from the angel.  She was the chosen lady to give birth to the Son of God.  His name would be called Jesus (which was a common name in that day) and He was to be the Saviour of all mankind.  The angel said that Mary's baby would be great.  “Is it not proven that he is great? Conquerors are great, and he is the greatest of them. Deliverers are great, and he is the greatest of them. Liberators are great, and he is the greatest of them. Saviours are great, and he is the greatest of them.” (Spurgeon) 
 
I am reminded of the following lyrics to a hymn that is a favourite of many.
Jesus! what a Strength in weakness!                         
Let me hide myself in Him.                                                                               
Tempted, tried, and often failing,                                                                           
He, my Strength, my victory wins.
Hallelujah! what a Saviour!Hallelujah! what a Friend!Saving, helping, keeping, loving,He is with me to the end.