Scripture to Read: Luke 1:39-49
After Mary heard what God sent Gabriel to tell her, she went to see her relative, Elizabeth. This would have been an 80 to 100-mile trip. Gabriel told Mary of the miracle God performed in Elizabeth’s womb by giving her a child. Mary might have thought that Elizabeth would be the only one to believe and understand her story. When Mary arrived, she greeted Elizabeth and what happened next was another miracle. We read in Luke 1:41 that when Elizabeth heard Mary’s voice that the baby (John the Baptist) in her womb leaped. God performed another miracle by allowing Elizabeth’s baby (John the Baptist) to know that he was near His King and Lord, who was in Mary’s womb. Anyone who says that a baby in a womb is not a viable life denies God, for He alone gives life. Elizabeth was only six months pregnant with John the Baptist; nevertheless, God made sure that John the Baptist knew that he was in the presence of his King. As believers, our King lives in us through His Holy Spirit. If we’re not careful, we can allow the circumstances of this life to distract us from the miracle of having Him living in us at all times. We need to leap for joy daily and practice our Lord's presence in our lives. We must remember that He is constantly dwelling in us and learn to enjoy our fellowship with Him at all times. There is no joy without Him, but there is complete joy in walking daily with Him, for He is our joy.
Challenge & Application
· Consider that God lives in you, so how does that change how you see yourself? How does it change the way you live?
· God performed a miracle in you through Christ and gave you life. Mary shared her story with Elizabeth, so who needs to hear your story?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!