Proverbs 31 Ministries If youre bursting with news about something the Lord has done in your life — an answer to prayer, a long-awaited blessing, a surprising provision — you dont want to spill the beans to just anyone. Like Mary, you long to tell somebody who will get it. A friend who will say, Praise God! instead of, Lucky you.” The moment Mary arrived, another miracle occurred. When Elizabeth heard Marys greeting, the baby leaped in her womb (Luke 1:41a, NIV). If a mom-to-be eats something sweet or drinks something cold, an unborn child often responds with a swift kick. But this was different: and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, (Luke 1:41b, NIV). Can you fathom the emotions and sensations that must have washed over Elizabeth? An urge to laugh and cry at once, a sense of being flooded with sunlight and fresh air, an overwhelming desire to shout with joy. And shout she did. In a loud voice she exclaimed: Blessed are you among women ... (Luke 1:42a, NIV). Think of it! Two ordinary women bound together by an extraordinary God, empowered by His Holy Spirit. Mary and Elizabeth had a friendship that shines through the ages. Shared faith, shared joy, shared experience. If you need someone to listen, advise and empathize, consider a woman you know who could use that same kind of support from you. When encouragement flows both directions and honors the Lord, thats a friendship that will go the distance.” - Liz Curtis Higgs
Posted on: Wed, 03 Dec 2014 03:10:07 +0000
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