“And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren." Luke 1:36
Mary must have stood there in stunned silence, the words of the angel hitting their mark—her heart overflowing with information.
"And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus." Luke 1:31
But wait! Another would also bear a son—her cousin Elizabeth. The Lord was blessing her and her husband, Zechariah, as well; with a son.
“And the angel answered him, "I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.” Luke 1:19
Zechariah and Elizabeth’s son was to be named John. He would be known as John the Baptist. God blessed Elizabeth when all hope for a child was gone, a baby who would grow into a man of conviction. He, John, would turn many to Christ
“And he will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready for the Lord a people prepared." Luke 1:17
Do you believe? Do you believe that God can make the impossible happen? That couples whose arms are empty and people whose lives have been broken—torn apart by sin or sickness with no hope for healing, for peace, or forgiveness or even a child—can have all these and more?
A miracle happened and happens still. Hope is alive and active in our lives. A son was born to tell of repentance and the washing of water. A Son was born to bring salvation—whose tiny hands would one day be pierced by nails. And with every drop of blood hope was born.
I believe!
"For nothing will be impossible with God." Luke 1:36
By Eve Montano