And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her by the Lord.” vs. 45
Luke 1:43-45
Elizabeth not only rejoices in Mary’s visit and the leaping of the child in her womb, she pronounces a blessing upon Mary. Because, not only had Mary heard the word of the Lord, she had believed it! Luke’s point has implications for us too. Almost all have heard the good news of the gospel in one way or another. For some it’s been a steady refrain from childhood, while others have gotten the word more recently. But it’s one thing to hear the news that we are loved and that salvation has come through Jesus, it’s quite another thing to believe it. Sadly, there are many who have heard but who have not come to faith. God continues to love them–that’s God’s unconditional gift–but they never get the blessings that come with trusting that the good news is true. They will never feel the peace and the serenity that comes with knowing and trusting the promises connected to salvation. That’s something to think about as Christmas draws ever closer. This week people are scurrying to find worship services that meet their family’s Christmas Eve schedule. They’re going to be hearing the Story again–and perhaps they’ll take it to heart. The story is a simple one, and sometimes we stumble over the details, but at its core is the good news that God is in this world to stay. Believe it or not!
Thought for the Day: How is my faith a blessing?
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