Just before delivering this startling message, the angel Gabriel, who was sent forth from God, said to her: “Have no fear, Mary, for you have found favor with God. ” How Mary must have been encouraged and strengthened by these words that assured her of divine favor!
(‏ ٢ ملوك ٦ :‏ ١٧‏ )‏ فَقَدْ زَالَتِ ٱلْغَشَاوَةُ ،‏ إِذَا جَازَ ٱلتَّعْبِيرُ ،‏ عَنْ بَصَرِ ٱلْغُلَامِ وَٱسْتَطَاعَ رُؤْيَةَ ٱلْحُشُودِ ٱلْمَلَائِكِيَّةِ .‏