As I read the scripture and place myself in Elizabeth’s
position over 2000 years ago, I meekly hope I would have had the same faith and love
in my heart as Elizabeth. Her love and
support for her niece, Mary, overflows, as she greets her and welcomes her into
her home stating, “What an honor this
is, that the mother of my Lord should visit me!”
Fourteen powerful
words that stir faith and wonderment in my heart. Elizabeth whole-heartedly believed Mary’s
child was the Messiah. Even though
Elizabeth and Mary both found themselves in similar, impossible and unbelievable
situations, Elizabeth believed! She did
not over-think or try to use logic to explain it away. She embraced her niece
with the love that only the Holy Spirit can inspire.
I
recognize that her statement must have strengthened Mary’s faith and belief in
her seemingly impossible, overwhelming, unbelievable situation. Isn’t it always easier to go through trials
and tribulations with the love and support of our friends and family? We are stronger and more confident when we
are not alone. The funny thing is, we of
course, are never alone. The Lord is
always with us, always.
Let us
remember Elizabeth’s reaction and outpouring of faith during this Holy Season
of Advent. We need to be faithful
believers and this can happen by the most simple of means; supporting our loved ones, with a word, a
hug, a smile. Spreading the word of the
Lord does not have to be monumental, loud, or on public display. May it occur in the quiet love and admiration
we capture from the Holy Spirit and disperse to those around us.
Our God is with us, always, always,
always. Help us to recognize this in our
own impossible situations, and cling to the hope that faith will lead us to the
truth.
Dear Lord, You know the
struggles we face, our fears, and our shortcomings. I pray You will strengthen our hearts and
minds with the faith and love that Elizabeth so graciously passed on to her
niece Mary, so that Your Goodness and Grace will touch the lives of all around
us.
Amen
Elizabeth
Wade
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