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And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord,
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the
lowliness of his servant.” Luke 1:46-48
(NRSV)
Mary was very young and from a poor family.
The Angel Gabrielle came to her and told her that she
would bear God’s child. At first, she seemed skeptical. She couldn’t understand
this message.
Gabrielle shared news about Mary’s relative, Elizabeth.
Elizabeth, an older woman was with child. She and her husband Zechariah had not
been blessed with children before.
Mary visits Elizabeth in her home. Elizabeth and her
unborn son both recognize that Mary is the mother of the LORD.
Mary gives praise to God. She realizes that God is made
real to her by His decision to use her in such a special way. She feels God’s
presence in her soul and her spirit.
God became real to Mary during the time she carried this
special baby.
Has God ever become real to you through something He has
done for you?
Has God become more real to you through someone else by
what they said or did to help you through an uncertain time?
It is hard for me to put into words all the ways the Lord has become real to me...throughout my life there are so many experiences, special answers to prayer, miracles...Yes, God has revealed Himself to me in so many different ways...through nature, through worship, through His Word. And certainly God has used others to encourage me in my faith walk throughout the years. Sermons from good pastors, wise counsel from trusted women of God, encouraging words spoken at just the right time...yes, God works in so many ways to bless His children. I cannot begin to count the ways...but I am eternally thankful for how God has worked in my life.
ReplyDeletePamela: Yes, it is hard to completely understand what God did for us. A friend called me yesterday and told me she almost had a wreck. The other car ran a red light and missed her car by inches. We both praised God for His protection over her. I had a similar experience right before Thanksgiving. Peace and blessings to you and yours
DeleteThank you so much for sharing this. Blessed Christmas!
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