KINGDOM PHYSICIAN DAY FOUR: Scripture Reading: Luke 1:39-56 Focus Verses: Luke 1:41-42 Blessed! Thus far, we have briefly studied three very important words that are found in the “orderly account” which Luke desired to write for his fellow believers. Those three words were “joy,” “gladness,” and “rejoice.” Today’s focus verses include another similar word when we are told that Elizabeth, while “filled with the Holy Spirit” loudly declared Mary to be “blessed!” The Greek word that is translated “blessed” here is used in at least three ways throughout the gospels. Those three ways are included in the first three times that the word is found in the New Testament. First, it is used in association with consideration. In Matthew 5:44, Jesus commanded His followers to “bless” those who cursed them. As such, He was commanding them to show special consideration and kindness to those who showed no consideration or kindness to them. We would do well to remember that the prescription that the Kingdom Physician gave to those early believers is still good “medicine” for us today! Second, this same word is used in association with consecration. Matthew 14:19 tells us that Jesus first “blessed” the five loaves of bread before He used them to miraculously feed well over 5,ooo people! Then, this same word is used in association with celebration. In Matthew 21:9 we read where those who were present at the time of our Lord’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David: “Blessed” is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.” Prayer Emphasis: •Consider the fact that Elizabeth, with full knowledge of how difficult life would be for a young woman who was found pregnant before marriage, still loudly pronounced Mary to be “blessed.” Believe that God can turn your heaviest burdens into some of your highest blessings! Encourage someone who is experiencing difficult times today.
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