A REJOICING SPIRIT
READ Luke 1:39-80
Vs 39-41 says that when Mary visited Elizabeth, Elizabeth's baby leaped within her
and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Vs. 42-43 add Elizabeth was so
overjoyed for Mary that she gave her blessings in a message.
The spirit literally spoke through Elizabeth to Mary to confirm to her what was
needed to encourage her in her mission.
Mary already knew of her own pregnancy so Elizabeth's words were validation
and encouragement for her becasue the spirit revealed the knowledge to Elizabeth also.
There was know way that she could have known what the angel told Mary least it
be from God.
God allowed this visit to bring encouragement , validation, and strength to prepare
her spiritually and mentally for her future trials. He does that for us all , we just
do not pay attention.
Vs 45 says that Mary was BLESSED.
She believed what God would do through her, she believed everything he had said to her,
she had faith in him and his will for her life, so she was blessed!
Instead of envying Mary Elizabeth was sincere in her happiness for Mary.
God uses the people he chooses to serve his purposes.
We are not to worry about outshining other people, or them outshining us.
We are, as Christians, supposed to be the path way, and to be good leaders.
We are supposed to kill all jealousy with rejoicing and love for other people,
and compassionate in their situations. When you keep a rejoicing attitude
you get positive results, you also effect others in a rewarding way.
This particular chapter proves the power of rejoicing, especially in the Lord!
POSITIVE RESULTS:
READ Vs. 46-56
* Mary's response to Elizabeth's blessed comment was a "song"!
When was the last time you gave someone something to sing about?
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