Elizabeth and Mary - A Biblical Friendship

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Mary and Elizabeth had a lot in common:

 

1. Both were visited by the angel Gabriel.

 

2. Both were told that they would have a son.

 

3. Elizabeth's son would be the forerunner of the Messiah in the spirit of Elijah
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Mary's Son would be the Messiah come to deliver His people from their sins.

 

4. Both learned patience through their unique experiences. For Elizabeth, the patience of waiting so long to have a child and that her reproach would be taken away from her. For Mary, the patience of knowing that she would have a child without the usual act of conception and bring the Messiah into the world.

 

We must remember the promise given to Mary in Luke 1:37 -

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

 

Patience is not my strong suit. I have to work on that area on a daily basis. I know I can be patient from the Bible tells me that patience is a fruit of the Holy Spirit.

 

Sometimes circumstances and situations can interfere with my patience level. I let things get to me that I shouldn't let get to me.

 

I can only be patient when I turn to God for help in trying circumstances.

 

Today I choose to be patient. Not in my own strength but in the One who strengthens me.

 

 

 

Friendship with Feet

Patience is a fruit of the Spirit. Ask the Lord to show you the areas in your life which require more patience.