Luke 1:39-41...Joy, Joy, Joy...

“In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leapt in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.”

The coming of the Messiah was the fulfillment of God’s promise. He would bring joy and excitement to all. The start of this was evidenced here in these verses as Mary visited her relative, who was also pregnant (with John). Elizabeth’s unborn child leapt for joy when in the presence of Jesus. Imagine the scene, Elizabeth’s unborn baby and Mary’s unborn baby, perfect examples of how God creates life and how valuable each life is, even in the womb. This unbridled joy was a sign of what the world would experience also. When we walk with Christ and talk with Christ we should experience joy, even calling out His name should well up excitement in our hearts. Allow yourself to remove the yoke of today’s troubles, clear your mind and just enjoy the comfort and joy that God brings to your heart. Feel like leaping for joy?

Blessings,

Alan B Conner