Choosing Christmas, Day Ten

Day Ten

December 12

In Elizabeth’s initial greeting to Mary, we find these words, “And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord.”

Consider Mary’s feelings as she hears these words. She had been told, in private—by an angel no less!—that she would carry the Son of God. There was no witness to talk it over with; no one heard the angel share his message but Mary. And the Bible tells us she immediately went to Elizabeth’s. It’s possible that Mary was so early in her pregnancy that the whole wonder of it all was straining her commitment to believe. Of course, we don’t know because we aren’t told in Scripture; but whether Mary was unsure or certain of her calling, I believe the older woman’s blessing would have fallen on her ears like a balm from heaven.

10) You and I are sure to encounter doubtful people as we go about our lives today, as well as those who are certain of their calling in Christ Jesus. Let’s compose a prayer below, asking the Lord to give us the “voice of the anointed, and the tongue of the learned” (Isaiah 50:4) to speak truth to those around us. And then let’s look for opportunities where the Lord provides them!

Hugs,
Shellie