Lk 1:39-45 Mary and Elizabeth redefine meekness

Send us Fan MailIn today’s podcast we have Mary visiting her cousin Elizabeth.  There are several points in this Gospel I want to point out.  We have Mary who is pregnant herself going to help her cousin Elizabeth  .  Mary’s sense of service is obvious. We know that Elizabeth  was likely past childbearing years.  She was not able to have a child in a culture that expected women to have children, Many people  looked down on women who were childless.  Elizabeth   is not the only one from the Bible who struggled with infertility.  Elizabeth is an excellent example of being meek.   We don’t know much about Elizabeth, but I suspect she had her struggles.  Being considered barren must have been hard for her.   Elizabeth handled herself well and remained faithful to God despite the fact that it would appear God was not answering her prayers.  She is truly an example of what meekness is all about.  She is also strong; she can and does speak her truth confidently and succinctly   when the time comes.  Her faithfulness under pressure is admirable.  Complete our 1 Minute Survey